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, and includes the previous family Zoridae as a synonym, and excludes the family Xenoctenidae. Several genera have also been removed, such as the large genus Cheiracanthium, which was transferred to the Cheiracanthiidae.
Antônio Domingos Brescovit is a Brazilian arachnologist. His first name, Antônio, may also be spelled António. He develops academic activities at the 'arthropodae laboratorium' at the Butantan Institute, and he is a specialist in Neotropical Arachnida.
Cheiracanthiidae is a family of araneomorph spiders first described by Vladimir Wagner in 1887. The synonym Eutichuridae was used for a long time, but Cheiracanthiidae has priority. The largest genus currently recognized as belonging to this family is Cheiracanthium, which has previously been placed in both the Clubionidae and the Miturgidae.
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.
Miturga is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1870 by Thorell. As of 2024, it contains 15 species, all from Australia.
Nuliodon is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 2009 by Raven. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Nuliodon fishburni, found in Queensland.
Pacificana is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1904 by Hogg. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Pacificana cockayni, found in New Zealand.
Palicanus is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1897 by Thorell. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Palicanus caudatus, found in Myanmar, China, Indonesia, and the Seychelles.
Parapostenus is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1923 by Lessert. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Parapostenus hewitti, found in South Africa and Lesotho.
Prochora is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1886 by Simon. As of 2016, it contains 2 species.
Syrisca is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1886 by Simon. As of 2017, it contains 9 species.
Syspira is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1895 by Simon. As of 2022, it contains 15 species found in the U.S.A, Mexico, and Caribbean.
Teminius is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1887 by Keyserling. As of 2016, it contains 5 species.
Elassoctenus is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1909 by Simon. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Elassoctenus harpax, found in western Australia.
Israzorides is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 2003 by Levy. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Israzorides judaeus, from Israel.
Odomasta is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1909 by Simon. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Odomasta guttipes, found in Tasmania.
Thasyraea is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1878 by L. Koch. As of 2016, it contains 2 Australian species.
Zoroides is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1924 by Berland. As of 2017, it contains only one species, Zoroides dalmasi, found in New Caledonia.
Xenoctenidae is a family of araneomorph spiders separated from Miturgidae in 2017.
