| Kilyana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Zoropsidae |
| Genus: | Kilyana Stumkat [1] |
| Type species | |
| Kilyana hendersoni | |
| Species | |
10, see text | |
Kilyana is a genus of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It was first described in 2005 by Raven & Stumkat. As of 2017 [update] , it contains 10 species, all found either in Queensland or in New South Wales. [1]
Kilyana comprises the following species: [1]
The family Dipluridae, known as curtain-web spiders are a group of spiders in the infraorder Mygalomorphae, that have two pairs of booklungs, and chelicerae (fangs) that move up and down in a stabbing motion. A number of genera, including that of the Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax), used to be classified in this family but have now been moved to Hexathelidae.
The sac spiders of the family Clubionidae have a very confusing taxonomic history. Once, this family was a large catch-all taxon for a disparate collection of spiders, similar only in that they had eight eyes arranged in two rows and conical anterior spinnerets that touched, and were wandering predators that built silken retreats, or sacs, usually on plant terminals, between leaves, under bark, or under rocks. These are now recognized to include several families, some of which are more closely related to the three-clawed spiders, like lynx and wolf spiders, than to Clubionidae and related families.
Miturgidae is a family of araneomorph spiders that includes nearly 170 species in 29 genera worldwide. First described by Eugène Simon in 1886, it has been substantially revised, including of previous family "Zoridae" as subfamily "Zorinae" and excluding the family "Xenoctenidae". Several genera have also been removed, such as the large genus Cheiracanthium, which was transferred to the Cheiracanthiidae.
Tengellidae is a former family of spiders that has been merged into the family Zoropsidae. Genera formerly placed in Tengellidae now in Zoropsidae include:
Wandering spiders (Ctenidae) are a family of spiders that includes the Brazilian wandering spiders. These spiders have a distinctive longitudinal groove on the top-rear of their oval carapace similar to those of the Amaurobiidae. They are highly defensive and venomous nocturnal hunters. Despite their notoriety for being dangerous, only a few members of Phoneutria have venom known to be hazardous to humans, but the venoms of this family are poorly known, so all larger ctenids should be treated with caution.
Zoropsidae, also known as false wolf spiders for their physical similarity to wolf spiders, is a family of cribellate araneomorph spiders first described by Philipp Bertkau in 1882. They can be distinguished from wolf spiders by their two rows of eyes that are more equal in size than those of Lycosidae.
Amauropelma is a genus of Australian and Asian wandering spiders first described by Robert Raven, Kylie S. Stumkat & Michael R. Gray in 2001.
Uliodon is a genus of spiders endemic to New Zealand and possibly Australia. They are commonly referred to as vagrant spiders. Vagrant spiders vary in colour from dark brown to almost black, they typically have a body length of 20mm and a 50mm leg span. When alive, the interior of the male’s pedipalp are brightly coloured.
Pteroneta is a genus of sac spiders first described by Christa L. Deeleman-Reinhold in 2001.
Mituliodon is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 2003 by Raven & Stumkat. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Mituliodon tarantulinus, found in Timor and Australia.
Austrotengella is a genus of Australian false wolf spiders that was first described by Robert John Raven in 2012.
Hoedillus is a genus of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It was first described in 1898 by Simon. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Hoedillus sexpunctatus, found in Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Akamasia is a genus of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It was first described in 2002 by Bosselaers. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Akamasia cyprogenia, found in Cyprus.
Cauquenia is a genus of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It was first described in 2013 by Piacentini, Ramírez & Silva. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Cauquenia maule, found in Chile.
Krukt is a genus of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It was first described in 2005 by Raven & Stumkat. As of 2017, it contains 5 species, all found in Queensland.
Megateg is a genus of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It was first described in 2005 by Raven & Stumkat. As of 2017, it contains 8 species, all from Queensland.
Pseudoctenus is a genus of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It was first described in 1949 by Caporiacco. As of 2017, it contains 2 species.
Takeoa is a genus of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It was first described in 1967 by Lehtinen. As of 2017, it contains 2 species, both found in Asia.
Birrana bulburin is a species of spiders in the family Zoropsidae, from Queensland, first described by Raven & Stumkat in 2005. It is the only species in the genus Birrana.
Megateg elegans is a species of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It is from Queensland.
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