Socalchemmis shantzi
Platnick & Ubick, 2001
Socalchemmis shantzi is a of spider in the Zoropsidae, commonly referred to as false wolf spiders and wandering spiders. The species was described by Platnick and Ubick in 2001. It is to the United States, specifically known from California. The Socalchemmis was established as a new genus in the same 2001 revision, representing a previously unrecognized group of North American spiders.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Socalchemmis shantzi: /soʊˌkælˈkɛmɪs ˈʃæntsi/
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Identification
Socalchemmis shantzi can be distinguished from other Socalchemmis by morphological features described in the original description by Platnick & Ubick (2001). The Socalchemmis is characterized by features of the male and female that distinguish it from related genera in Zoropsidae. Specific identification requires examination of genitalic structures.
Distribution
United States (California). The is known from the type locality and associated records in southern California.
Similar Taxa
- Other Socalchemmis speciesThe Socalchemmis contains multiple described in the same 2001 revision by Platnick & Ubick, all occurring in California and distinguished primarily by genitalic .
- Zoropsis speciesMembers of the same Zoropsidae, but Zoropsis are generally larger and have different genitalic structures; Zoropsis spinimana is an introduced species in California that could be confused with native Socalchemmis.
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Taxonomic history
The Socalchemmis was established by Platnick & Ubick in 2001 as part of a revision of North American spiders previously assigned to Tengellidae. The name refers to 'Southern California Chemmis,' with Chemmis being a related genus. Socalchemmis shantzi was one of several new described in this revision.
Type locality
The was described from specimens collected in California, USA. The specific type locality details are recorded in the original description (Platnick & Ubick 2001).