On remarkable jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) from Papua New Guinea

摘要

lumping spiders with a remarkable, unique carapace shape are discussed. The genera Leptathamas Balogh, 1980 and Furculattm Balogh, 1980 are redescribed and illustrated, and the unknown male of Leptathamas paradoxus Balogh, 1980 is described for the first time. Comparison is made to other genera with four eye rows (Leptathamas Balogh, 1980, Athamas O. P. - Cambridge, 1877 and Bulolia Zabka, 1996), as they may be related, Athamas debakkeri sp, n, is described from New Ireland New distributional data ofthe taxa mentioned are presented. With 24 original drawings and 14 photos.