On the identity and distribution of the poorly known spider Orthobula charitonovi (Mikhailov, 1986) (Aranei: Corinnidae)

Abstract

New data on the distribution and morphology of a poorly known corinnid spider Orthobula charitonovi (Mikhailov, 1986) is given. It is recorded from Israel, Iran and Uzbekistan for the first time. The habitus, pattern and copulatory organs from different populations are illustrated in detail. Occurrence of spine locking mechanism in spiders briefly discussed