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Lapsias is a spider genus of the Salticidae family (jumping spiders).
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Phylogeny
Lapsias, Galianora and Thrandina are informally classified as "lapsiines". These are believed to be basal jumping spiders. While Galianora and Thrandina are sister genera, it is not certain if they form a clade with Lapsias, or if the common characteristics are symplesiomorphic.
Description
Lapsias lorax is typical of the genus, with large eyes and prominent male palps. There is a short video of Lapsias lorax, showing typical jumping spider behavior.
Species
As of February 2017, the World Spider Catalog accepted the following species:
Lapsias melanopygus Caporiacco, 1947 is considered a doubtful name (nomen dubium).
References
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