Redescription of Rudakius ludhianaensis (Tikader, 1974) (Aranei: Salticidae), with notes on its synonymy and distribution

Abstract

Rudakius ludhianaensis (Tikader, 1974) is redescribed based on the type series and new materials from India and Pakistan. A detailed morphological description, diagnosis and illustrations of the copulatory organs are provided. The updated distribution range of the species is mapped. R. ludhianaensis is shown to be a senior synonym of two species names: Marpissa endenae Biswas et Biswas, 1992 syn.n. and Pseudicius admirandus Logunov, 2007 syn.n.