Eilica
Keyserling, 1891
Eilica is a of ground in the Gnaphosidae, established by Eugen von Keyserling in 1891. The genus comprises 28 with worldwide distribution, though South America 10 species including several with meridional distributions. Members are small to -sized spiders ranging from 2.2–7.8 mm in length. They are distinguished by distinctive cheliceral including two or three translucent laminae on the cheliceral retromargin and anteriorly produced with convergent .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eilica: /ˈeɪ.lɪ.kə/
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Identification
Easily recognized by the two or three translucent laminae on the cheliceral retromargin combined with anteriorly produced and convergent . The 4123 is distinctive. row slightly , row slightly ; irregularly rectangular, other circular; larger than .
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Distribution
Worldwide distribution. South America: 10 including seven with meridional distribution in Argentina and surrounding regions. Eilica pomposa described from Argentina with specimens collected approximately 1000 km apart.
Similar Taxa
- Other Gnaphosidae generaEilica is distinguished from other ground by the combination of translucent laminae on the cheliceral retromargin, anteriorly produced , and convergent —features not shared with most other gnaphosid