Biology Reference
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Figure 2.52
Distribution of
H. darjeeling in India. (
)
Place of first record.
Map not to scale.
Capitulum: Basis capitulum is dorsally approximately 1.6 times as broad as
long. Palpi are moderately salient. Hypostome is short, broad, reaching to or almost
anterior margin of pit of palpal segment IV, approximately 2 times as long as broad
posteriorly; dental formula is 5/5, with five (internal) to nine (external) denticles in
a file.
Scutum: Scutum is approximately 1.3 times as long as broad, margins broadly
rounded; surface is convex and shiny. Cervical grooves are obsolete or faint.
Cervical pits are small, deep, and converging. Lateral grooves are obsolete.
Punctations are rare, small, superficial, and widely scattered. Festoons number 11.
Spiracular plates are transversely oval, and dorsal projection is continuous with
plate.
Legs: Coxa are each with a prominent spur; I is with spur lanceolate, approxi-
mately 2 times as long as other spurs; II to IV are each with a broadly triangular
spur extending well beyond coxal margin, length sub-equal.
Female (
Figures 2.53 and 2.54
)
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Overall body length is approximately 2.8 mm, breadth 1.9 mm.
Capitulum: Basis capitulum is approximately 2 times as broad as long, margins
as in male; cornua are broadly triangular, one-third as long as the base of basis
capitulum; porose areas are comparatively small, tilted, widely spaced, and ovate.
