Biology Reference
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Figure 2.93
Distribution of
H. kutchensis in India. (
)
Place of first record.
Map not to scale.
Male (
Figures 2.94 and 2.95
)
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Mean body length measures approximately 2.0 mm, width 1.1 mm.
Capitulum: Basis capitulum is dorsally approximately 1.4 as wide as long; sur-
face has a few weak punctations; cornua are narrowly pointed apically and approxi-
mately one-fourth as long as base. Palpi are triangular in outline. Hypostome is
moderately stout; lateral margins are very slightly convex; dental formula is 4/4,
with seven to nine denticles in a file.
Scutum: Scutum outline is pyriform, with length measuring approximately
1.7 mm and width approximately 1.2 mm. Punctations are fairly numerous, shal-
low, more or less distinct, of variable size, noncontiguous, scattered over entire sur-
face. Lateral grooves are deep, distinct, extending anteriorly to the level of coxa
III, posteriorly enclosing first one or two festoons. Cervical grooves are short, mod-
erately deep, straight or very slightly concave. Festoons number 11 and are distinct.
Genital operculum is large and is situated between coxa II.
Legs: Coxa each is with a large, rather widely triangular spur; spurs of I and II
are sub-equal in length but I is narrower; spurs of II, III, and IV are sub-equal in
width but those of III and IV are slightly shorter than II.
