Callilepis gosoga
Chamberlin & Gertsch, 1940
Callilepis gosoga is a of ground in the Gnaphosidae, first described by Chamberlin & Gertsch in 1940. It is known from the United States. Like other members of its , it belongs to a group of gnaphosids that share superficial similarities with the more extensively studied genus Sergiolus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Callilepis gosoga: /kælɪˈlɛpɪs ɡoʊˈsoʊɡə/
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Identification
The Callilepis is distinguished from related gnaphosids such as Sergiolus by subtle differences in structure: the in females and the in males. The cylindrical at the tip of the , characteristic of all Gnaphosidae, are present. Definitive identification of C. gosoga specifically requires examination of these genitalic features.
Distribution
United States.
Similar Taxa
- SergiolusBoth are , colorful gnaphosids with similar body patterns. They are separated by genitalic characters ( and structure).
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Taxonomic note
The Callilepis contains other that have been historically confused with Sergiolus. Reliable separation requires detailed morphological examination rather than color pattern alone.