Andronova is a genus of spiders in the family Lathyidae.[1] The genus was established in 2025 when several species were transferred from the genus Lathys based on morphological and phylogenetic analyses.[2]
The genus Andronova was established in 2025 by Cala-Riquelme, Montana and Esposito as part of a comprehensive revision of the spider family Dictynidae sensu lato.[2] The type species is Andronova alberta (Gertsch, 1946), originally described as Lathys alberta.[1]
All eleven species currently assigned to Andronova were previously placed in the genus Lathys. The transfer was based on distinct morphological characteristics and molecular phylogenetic evidence that supported the recognition of this group as a separate evolutionary lineage.[2]
Males of Andronova can be distinguished from other athyidae genera by having narrower anterior median eyes than anterior lateral eyes, and several other characteristics.[2] The palpal tibia bears a lamellate lateral apophysis with a deep or shallow longitudinal furrow in addition to a retrolateral tibial apophysis and hook-shaped tibial process.[2]
Females are characterized by a reduced secondary/accessory gland, elongated copulatory ducts, and fertilization ducts located mesally and distally between the copulatory duct and primary spermathecae.[2]
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