Alopecosa leonhardii (Strand, 1913)

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NB: The detailed species description by Strand (1913) suggests a synonymy of A. leonhardii with Alopecosa madigani (Hickman, 1944).

Systematics and Taxonomy

Tarentula leonhardii Strand, 1913c: 618-619.
Lycosa leonhardii Strand.- Rainbow, 1915: 786.
Alopecosa leonhardii (Strand).- Roewer, 1955c: 223.
Alopecosa leonhardi (Strand).- McKay, 1973: 380 (mispelled).
Lycosa leonhardii (Strand).- McKay, 1985b: 79.

Types

Syntypes

• 2 females, Central Australia [no exact location] (Senckenberg Museum Frankfurt, SMF 2237) (McKay, 1985b).

Indentification

Strand (1913c) did not provide illustrations. A large species ( total length 17 mm), the sternum is black , the abdomen 'light, greyish-yellow'. The venter carries a black patch in its anterior half.

Distribution

McKay (1985b) states 'Lake Eyre basin, N.S.W., N.T., S.A.'

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