Urozelotes

Urozelotes can be distinguished from other Gnaphosidae genera by the combination of: carapace widest between coxae II and III with truncated anterior and posterior ends; presence of numerous long, thin black setae along the carapace midline and posterior declivity edge; flattened cephalic region with a long longitudinal thoracic groove; and lightly scopulate tarsi combined with scopulate anterior metatarsi. The uniform light orange leg coloration lacking darker markings also aids recognition.

Small spiders measuring 5–8 mm in total length. The carapace is oval in dorsal view, widest between leg insertions II and III, truncated at both anterior and posterior ends, and abruptly narrowed opposite the pedipalps. Coloration is uniformly light orange, darkest anteriorly. The carapace bears numerous long, thin black setae along the midline and edge of the posterior declivity. The cephalic area is flattened with a long longitudinal thoracic groove. Eye arrangement shows a very slightly recurved anterior row and very slightly procurved posterior row. Legs are uniformly light orange, with all tarsi and anterior metatarsi lightly scopulate.

Records exist from Denmark (DK); broader distribution poorly documented.

• ground spiders
• Gnaphosidae
• small spiders
• palearctic

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