A new species and two new records of the genus Zelotes Gistel, 1848 (Araneae: Gnaphosidae) from Turkey

Abstract

Zelotes turcicus sp. n. is described and illustrated from Turkey. Differences between the new species and related species are discussed. Z. harmeron Levy, 2009 and Z. segrex (Simon, 1878) are recorded for the first time from Turkey. A description of Z. harmeron Levy, 2009 is presented based on collected materials. Photographs of its palpal organ are also given.