Hamataliwa

Members of Hamataliwa can be distinguished from other lynx spider genera by a combination of cephalothoracic and abdominal features, including the characteristic crown-like arrangement of eyes and spination patterns on the legs. The genus is distinguished from the closely related Oxyopes by differences in eye arrangement and genital morphology. Specific identification to species level requires examination of genitalia, particularly the epigyne in females and the palpal bulb in males.

Central and South America (Mexico to Brazil), Asia (India to China and Indonesia), Africa (Ethiopia to South Africa), and Australia. Three species reach North America: H. grisea, H. helia, and H. unica. Two species are endemic to Australia (H. cooki and H. monroei). Five species are endemic to Africa.

As with other lynx spiders (Oxyopidae), members of this genus are active hunters that do not construct webs for prey capture. They have been observed to possess good vision and rapid movement capabilities associated with their cursorial hunting strategy.

• OxyopesAnother large genus of lynx spiders; distinguished from Hamataliwa by differences in eye arrangement and genital morphology
• PeucetiaLynx spider genus with green coloration in many species; Hamataliwa species typically lack the bright green coloration characteristic of Peucetia

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• A new species of Hamataliwa (Araneae: Oxyopidae) from Western Ghats, India