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Varioonops varablanca
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Male (PBI_OON_0031106). Total length 1.53. CEPHALOTHORAX: Carapace orange-brown, without any pattern, broadly oval in dorsal view, pars cephalica slightly elevated in lateral view, anteriorly narrowed to 0.49 times its maximum width or less, with rounded posterolateral corners, posterolateral edge without pits, posterior margin not bulging below posterior rim, anterolateral corners without extension or projections, posterolateral surface without spikes, surface of elevated portion of pars cephalica granulate, sides granulate, thorax without depressions, fovea absent, indistinct darkened radial stripes present, without radiating rows of pits; lateral margin undulate, rebordered, without denticles; plumose setae near posterior margin of pars thoracica absent; non-marginal pars cephalica setae needle-like, present, scattered; non-marginal pars thoracica setae needle-like; marginal setae needle-like. Clypeus margin strongly rebordered, curved downwards in front view, vertical in lateral view, high, ALE separated from edge of carapace by their radius or more, median projection absent; setae present, needle-like. Chilum absent. Eyes six, well developed, all subequal, ALE oval, PME squared, PLE oval; posterior eye row recurved from above, procurved from front; ALE separated by their radius to diameter, ALE-PLE touching, PME touching for less than half their length, PLE-PME separated by PME radius to PME diameter. Sternum longer than wide, pale orange, uniform, not fused to carapace, median concavity absent, with radial furrows between coxae I-II, II-III, III-IV, furrow smooth, radial furrow opposite coxae III absent, without pits, microsculpture medially and in furrows, sickle-shaped structures absent, anterior margin unmodified, posterior margin not extending posteriorly of coxae IV, anterior corner unmodified, distance between coxae approximately equal, extensions of pre-coxal triangles absent, lateral margins unmodified, without posterior hump, lateral margin grooves not examined
Sternum surface loosely and coarsely granulated; setae sparse, needle-like, evenly scattered, originating from surface, without hair tufts. Mouthparts: Chelicerae, endites and labium orange-brown. Chelicerae slightly divergent, anterior face unmodified; fangs without tooth-like projections, directed medially, shape normal, without prominent basal process, tip unmodified; setae needle-like, evenly scattered; paturon inner margin with pairs of enlarged setae, distal region abruptly narrowed, posterior surface unmodified, inner margin unmodified, laminate groove absent. Labium rectangular, fused to sternum, anterior margin indented at middle, same as sternum in sclerotization; with 3-5 setae on anterior margin, subdistal portion with unmodified setae. Endites distally not excavated, same as sternum in sclerotization, endites posteromedian with broad triangular projection. ABDOMEN: ovoid, without long posterior extension, rounded posteriorly, inter-scutal membrane rows of small sclerotized platelets absent posteriorly, ; dorsum soft portions pale red-brown ground color with wide dark purple net-like pattern, cardiac mark pale, posteriorly with two posteriad pale lines. Book lung covers large, ovoid, without setae, anterolateral edge unmodified. Posterior spiracles connected by groove. Pedicel tube short, ribbed, scuto-pedicel region unmodified, scutum extending far dorsal of pedicel, plumose hairs absent, matted setae on anterior ventral abdomen in pedicel area absent, cuticular outgrowths near pedicel absent. Dorsal scutum weakly sclerotized, pale orange, without color pattern, covering more than 3/4 of abdomen, more than 1/2 to most of abdomen width, not fused to epigastric scutum, middle surface finely reticulate, sides finely reticulate, anterior half without projecting denticles. Epigastric scutum weakly sclerotized, surrounding pedicel, not protruding, small lateral sclerites absent. Postepigastric scutum weakly sclerotized, pale orange, long, semicircular, covering nearly full length of abdominal length, fused to epigastric scutum, anterior margin unmodified, without posteriorly directed lateral apodemes, postepigastric scutum posterior margin straight. Spinneret scutum present, incomplete ring, divided into two plates. Dorsum setae present, needle-like. Epigastric area setae uniform, needle-like. Postepigastric area setae present, needle-like. Spinneret scutum without fringe of setae. Dense patch of setae anterior to spinnerets absent. Interscutal membrane with setae. Colulus present, small plate with two setae. Spinnerets: ALS: not examined; PMS: not examined; PLS: not examined. LEGS: pale orange, without color pattern; femur IV not thickened, same size as femora I-III, patella plus tibia I shorter than carapace, tibia I unmodified, tibia IV specialized hairs on ventral apex absent, tibia IV ventral scopula absent, metatarsi I and II meso-apical comb absent, metatarsi III and IV weak ventral scopula absent, tibiae emerit's glands not examined. Leg spination (only surfaces bearing spines listed, all spines longer than segment width): femora: I p0-1-1; tibiae: I v4-2-2; II v4-2-1p; metatarsi: I, II p1-0-0; v2-2-2. Tarsi I to IV superior claws tooth not examined in detail. Tarsi I to IV without inferior claw. Trichobothria not examined. GENITALIA: Epigastric region with sperm pore small, oval, situated at level of anterior spiracles, unmodified; furrow without omega-shaped insertions, without setae. Palp normal size, not strongly sclerotized, right and left palps symmetrical, proximal segments pale orange; embolus dark, prolateral excavation absent, ube-shaped, elongated, smooth, basally moderately curved, distally abruptly bent; tip with simple oval opening and distally elongated, spur-shaped, pointed tip; trochanter normal size, unmodified; femur normal size, one to two times as long as trochanter, without posteriorly rounded lateral dilation, attaching to patella basally; patella shorter than femur, not enlarged, without prolateral row of ridges, setae unmodified; tibia trichobothria with 3 trichobothria; cymbium pale orange, narrow in dorsal view, not fused with bulb, not extending beyond distal tip of bulb, plumose setae absent, without stout setae, without distal patch of setae, cymbial cone not detected, tarsal organ 2 sensilla; bulb yellow, 1 to 1.5 times as long as cymbium, stout, tapering apically, distal part conductor smooth, narrow, branch-shaped, distally moderately flattened, pointed, distinctly longer than embolus.
Varioonops varablanca, male abdomen, anterior view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male abdomen, dorsal view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male abdomen, lateral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male abdomen, ventral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male carapace, anterior view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male carapace, dorsal view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male carapace, lateral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male habitus, dorsal view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male palp, dorsal view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male palp, prolateral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male palp, retrolateral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male sternum, ventral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male bulb, prolateral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male bulb, retrolateral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male embolus, dorsal view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male embolus, prolateral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male embolus, retrolateral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male embolus opening, dorsal view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male embolus opening, prolateral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male palp, dorsal view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male palp, prolateral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male palp, retrolateral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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| Varioonops varablanca, male tarsal organ, palp, dorsal view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31106)
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Female (PBI_OON 31036). Total length 1.78. As in male except as noted. CEPHALOTHORAX: Carapace with angular posterolateral corners, indistinct darkened radial stripes present. Eyes ALE, PME subequal, larger than PLE. Sternum lateral margin grooves not examined
Sternum surface loosely and coarsely granulated. Mouthparts: Chelicerae, endites and labium pale orange. Endites anteromedian tip unmodified, posteromedian part unmodified. Female palp claws absent; spines absent; tarsus unmodified, patella without prolateral row of ridges. ABDOMEN: dorsum soft portions red-brown ground color with indistinct wide dark purple net-like pattern and anteriorly with indistinct stripes, cardiac mark pale, posteriorly with two or four posteriad pale lines. Book lung covers posterior spiracles connected by posterior rim of postepigastric scutum. Pedicel scutum not extending far dorsal of pedicel. Dorsal scutum absent. Epigastric scutum without lateral joints. Postepigastric scutum short, only around epigastric furrow, not fused to epigastric scutum. Spinneret scutum divided into two plates. Colulus small plate with two setae. Spinnerets: ALS: not examined; PMS: not examined; PLS: not examined. LEGS: tibiae emerit's glands not examined. Leg spination (only surfaces bearing spines listed, all spines longer than segment width): femora: I p0-1-1; II p0-0-1; tibiae: I p1-1-0; v4-2-2; r1-0-0; II p0-1-0; v4-2-1p; metatarsi: I, II p1-0-0; v2-2-2. Tarsi I to IV superior claws tooth not examined in detail. Trichobothria not examined. GENITALIA: Ventral view: epigastric region inconspicuous, anterior sclerite and plate moderately visible through the epigastric scutum. Dorsal view: large plate with lateral extensions, median protruding and covering anterior genitalic process, protruding part as long as wide, anterior genitalic process mushroom-shaped, longer than posterior genitalic process (receptaculum), originating from a small plate, field of filiform glands at base of anterior genitalic process, posterior genitalic process moderately club-shaped, bent towards dorsal, distally folded and appearing heart-shaped, glands visible.
Varioonops varablanca, female abdomen, anterior view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31036)
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| Varioonops varablanca, female abdomen, dorsal view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31036)
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| Varioonops varablanca, female abdomen, lateral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31036)
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| Varioonops varablanca, female abdomen, ventral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31036)
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| Varioonops varablanca, female epigastric sclerite, dorsal view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31036)
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| Varioonops varablanca, female internal female genitalia, dorsal view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31036)
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| Varioonops varablanca, female carapace, anterior view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31036)
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| Varioonops varablanca, female carapace, dorsal view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31036)
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| Varioonops varablanca, female carapace, lateral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31036)
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| Varioonops varablanca, female sternum, ventral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---31036)
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| Varioonops varablanca, female abdomen, anterior view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---49172)
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| Varioonops varablanca, female abdomen, dorsal view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---49172)
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| Varioonops varablanca, female abdomen, lateral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---49172)
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| Varioonops varablanca, female abdomen, ventral view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---49172)
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| Varioonops varablanca, female internal female genitalia, dorsal view (image by AO, specimen ID: ---49172)
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DISTRIBUTION
COSTA RICA
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MATERIAL EXAMINED
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Country |
State |
Division |
Locality |
Sex |
Type Status |
Elevation(m) |
GPS Coordinate |
Habitat |
Collection_Date |
Collector |
Inst. Code |
| PBI_OON 00031036 |
COSTA RICA |
Alajuela |
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R. B. San Ramon, 27 km N, 8 km W San Ramon |
1 Adult Female |
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950 |
10.22500; -84.59166 |
wet premontane, forest litter |
14 Jun 1997 |
R. Anderson |
INBIO |
| PBI_OON 00049172 |
COSTA RICA |
Alajuela |
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Garroba, Upala |
1 Adult Female |
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10.80000; -84.90000 |
wet premontane, forest litter |
01 Jan 1700 |
unknown |
INBIO |
| PBI_OON 00031016 |
COSTA RICA |
Alajuela |
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R. B. San Ramon, 27 km N, 8 km W San Ramon |
1 Adult Male |
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950 |
10.22500; -84.59166 |
wet premontane, forest litter |
14 Jun 1997 |
R. Anderson |
INBIO |
| PBI_OON 00031103 |
COSTA RICA |
Heredia |
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9 km NE Vara Blanca |
1 Adult Male |
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1550 |
10.23333; -84.10000 |
wet premontane, forest litter |
15 Apr 2005 |
ALAS (Arthropods of La Selva Project) |
INBIO |
| PBI_OON 00031109 |
COSTA RICA |
Heredia |
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9 km NE Vara Blanca |
1 Adult Male |
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1550 |
10.23333; -84.10000 |
wet premontane, forest litter |
06 Mar 2005 |
ALAS (Arthropods of La Selva Project) |
INBIO |
| PBI_OON 00031106 |
COSTA RICA |
Heredia |
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9 km NE Vara Blanca |
1 Adult Male |
Holotype |
1550 |
10.23333; -84.10000 |
wet premontane, forest litter |
19 Feb 2005 |
C. Viquez |
INBIO |
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