Two New Records from Türkiye: Araeoncus altissimus Simon, 1884 and Trichoncus auritus (L. Koch, 1869) (Araneae: Linyphiidae)
Abstract
In the present study, two linyphiid species, Araeoncus altissimus Simon, 1884 and Trichoncus auritus (L. Koch, 1869), are recorded for the first time from Türkiye. Although both species are known from certain areas in Europe and the Caucasus, their presence in Türkiye had not been previously known. The detection of these species in Bayburt Province not only fills a biogeographical gap in their known distribution ranges, but also underscores the importance of regional faunistic surveys in revealing spider diversity. The specimens were collected from beneath stones and rocky habitats at three different locations in Bayburt province using forceps and a hand aspirator. The specimens were identified using a stereomicroscope and photographed using a digital camera. Descriptions and photographs of the morphological and genital characters of the new records are presented.
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Ethical Statement
The authors of this article declare that the materials and methods used in this study did not require approval from an ethics committee.
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