taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
03D88786FFA88B7EFF12FEDCFA36F260.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323800/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323800	FIGURE 20. Female of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (A) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (B) Leg II tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (C) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (D). Leg IV partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (E) Leg III metatarsal tuft. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 20. Female of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (A) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (B) Leg II tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (C) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (D). Leg IV partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (E) Leg III metatarsal tuft. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFA88B7EFF12FEDCFA36F260.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323834/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323834	FIGURE 38. Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (A) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (B) Leg II tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (C) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (D). Leg IV metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (E) Leg III metatarsal tuft. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 38. Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (A) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (B) Leg II tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (C) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (D). Leg IV metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (E) Leg III metatarsal tuft. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFA88B7EFF12FEDCFA36F260.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323828/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323828	FIGURE 34. Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 34. Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFA88B7EFF12FEDCFA36F260.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323808/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323808	FIGURE 23. Female of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 23. Female of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFA88B7EFF12FEDCFA36F260.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323810/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323810	FIGURE 24. Female of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (A) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (B) Leg II tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (C) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (D). Leg IV partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (E) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 24. Female of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (A) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (B) Leg II tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (C) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (D). Leg IV partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (E) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFA88B7EFF12FEDCFA36F260.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323822/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323822	FIGURE 31. Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. (D) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (E) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 31. Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. (D) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (E) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFA88B7EFF12FEDCFA36F260.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323776/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323776	FIGURE 11. Ocular patterns for the male Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (D) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 11. Ocular patterns for the male Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (D) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFA88B7EFF12FEDCFA36F260.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323818/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323818	FIGURE 29. Male of Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Pedipalpal bulb, ventral aspect. (D) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (E) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 29. Male of Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Pedipalpal bulb, ventral aspect. (D) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (E) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFA88B7EFF12FEDCFA36F260.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323814/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323814	FIGURE 27. Male of Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (D) Leg I partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (E) Leg III metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 27. Male of Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (D) Leg I partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (E) Leg III metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFA88B7EFF12FEDCFA36F260.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323764/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323764	FIGURE 7. Four Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (B) Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (C) Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (D). Male of Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1cm.	FIGURE 7. Four Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (B) Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (C) Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (D). Male of Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1cm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFA88B7EFF12FEDCFA36F260.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323758/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323758	FIGURE 5. Three Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Male of Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Male of Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Female of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (D) Male of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1891). Scale: 1cm.	FIGURE 5. Three Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Male of Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Male of Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Female of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (D) Male of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1891). Scale: 1cm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFA88B7EFF12FEDCFA36F260.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323772/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323772	FIGURE 10. Male of Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Leg I metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (D) Leg III metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (E) Leg IV metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg III tibia, dorsal aspect. Scale: 0.5mm. (G) Leg IV patella, dorsal aspect. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 10. Male of Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Leg I metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (D) Leg III metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (E) Leg IV metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg III tibia, dorsal aspect. Scale: 0.5mm. (G) Leg IV patella, dorsal aspect. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFA88B7EFF12FEDCFA36F260.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323812/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323812	FIGURE 25. Male of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Pedipalpal bulb, ventral aspect. (D) Cheliceral teeth. (E) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (F) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (G) Leg III metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (H) Leg IV metatarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 25. Male of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Pedipalpal bulb, ventral aspect. (D) Cheliceral teeth. (E) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (F) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (G) Leg III metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (H) Leg IV metatarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFB48B7BFF12FD75FE59F266.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323752	FIGURE 3. Average ocular pattern for the male Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo. A. S. astutus. B. S. dylani sp. nov. C. S. erythrognathus. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. karooensis sp. nov. F. S. mandelai. G. S. maraisi.	FIGURE 3. Average ocular pattern for the male Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo. A. S. astutus. B. S. dylani sp. nov. C. S. erythrognathus. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. karooensis sp. nov. F. S. mandelai. G. S. maraisi.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFB48B7BFF12FD75FE59F266.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323758/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323758	FIGURE 5. Three Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Male of Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Male of Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Female of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (D) Male of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1891). Scale: 1cm.	FIGURE 5. Three Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Male of Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Male of Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Female of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (D) Male of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1891). Scale: 1cm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFB48B7BFF12FD75FE59F266.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323766/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323766	FIGURE 8. Male of Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 8. Male of Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFB48B7BFF12FD75FE59F266.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323770/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323770	FIGURE 9. Map of the localities where Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. specimens were collected. Numbers match the site numbers in Figure 1. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	FIGURE 9. Map of the localities where Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. specimens were collected. Numbers match the site numbers in Figure 1. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFB48B7BFF12FD75FE59F266.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323772/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323772	FIGURE 10. Male of Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Leg I metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (D) Leg III metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (E) Leg IV metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg III tibia, dorsal aspect. Scale: 0.5mm. (G) Leg IV patella, dorsal aspect. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 10. Male of Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Leg I metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (D) Leg III metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (E) Leg IV metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg III tibia, dorsal aspect. Scale: 0.5mm. (G) Leg IV patella, dorsal aspect. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFB48B7BFF12FD75FE59F266.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323776/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323776	FIGURE 11. Ocular patterns for the male Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (D) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 11. Ocular patterns for the male Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (D) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFB18B76FF12FD7AFA2AF457.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323758/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323758	FIGURE 5. Three Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Male of Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Male of Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Female of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (D) Male of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1891). Scale: 1cm.	FIGURE 5. Three Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Male of Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Male of Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Female of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (D) Male of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1891). Scale: 1cm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFB18B76FF12FD7AFA2AF457.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323776/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323776	FIGURE 11. Ocular patterns for the male Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (D) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 11. Ocular patterns for the male Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (D) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFB18B76FF12FD7AFA2AF457.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323782/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323782	FIGURE 13. Cheliceral teeth of various male Stasimopus species. (A) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (B) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). (C) Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). (D) Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 13. Cheliceral teeth of various male Stasimopus species. (A) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (B) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). (C) Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). (D) Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFB18B76FF12FD7AFA2AF457.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323786/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323786	FIGURE 14. Male of Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (D) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (E) Leg III partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 14. Male of Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (D) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (E) Leg III partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFB18B76FF12FD7AFA2AF457.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323746/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323746	FIGURE 1. Map of the study area in the greater Karoo region, in the south-western part of South Africa. Markers indicate the 55 sites where Stasimopus specimens were found. If sites were near one another, they are denoted as ‘a’ and ‘b’. The localities are coloured according to the species found there. Red polygons indicate areas identified for shale gas exploration. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	FIGURE 1. Map of the study area in the greater Karoo region, in the south-western part of South Africa. Markers indicate the 55 sites where Stasimopus specimens were found. If sites were near one another, they are denoted as ‘a’ and ‘b’. The localities are coloured according to the species found there. Red polygons indicate areas identified for shale gas exploration. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBC8B70FF12FBA6FCC8F1F6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323748/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323748	FIGURE 2. Average ocular pattern for the female Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo region. A. S. astutus. B. S. erythrognathus. C. S. hamartia sp. nov. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. leipoldti. F. S. maraisi. G. S. schrieneri. H. S. theaei sp. nov. I. S. unispinosus. J. S. venterstadensis sp. nov.	FIGURE 2. Average ocular pattern for the female Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo region. A. S. astutus. B. S. erythrognathus. C. S. hamartia sp. nov. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. leipoldti. F. S. maraisi. G. S. schrieneri. H. S. theaei sp. nov. I. S. unispinosus. J. S. venterstadensis sp. nov.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBC8B70FF12FBA6FCC8F1F6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323758/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323758	FIGURE 5. Three Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Male of Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Male of Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Female of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (D) Male of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1891). Scale: 1cm.	FIGURE 5. Three Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Male of Stasimopus dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Male of Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Female of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (D) Male of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1891). Scale: 1cm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBC8B70FF12FBA6FCC8F1F6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323788/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323788	FIGURE 16. Map of the localities where Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. specimens were collected. Numbers match the site numbers in Figure 1. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	FIGURE 16. Map of the localities where Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. specimens were collected. Numbers match the site numbers in Figure 1. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBC8B70FF12FBA6FCC8F1F6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323790/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323790	FIGURE 17. Ocular patterns for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (B) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (C) S. teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (D) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 17. Ocular patterns for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (B) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (C) S. teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (D) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBC8B70FF12FBA6FCC8F1F6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323796/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323796	FIGURE 19. Female of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 19. Female of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBC8B70FF12FBA6FCC8F1F6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323800/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323800	FIGURE 20. Female of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (A) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (B) Leg II tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (C) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (D). Leg IV partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (E) Leg III metatarsal tuft. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 20. Female of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (A) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (B) Leg II tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (C) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (D). Leg IV partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (E) Leg III metatarsal tuft. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBC8B70FF12FBA6FCC8F1F6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323802/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323802	FIGURE 21. Male of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1891). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows).. (D). Leg I metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (E) Leg IV metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 21. Male of Stasimopus hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1891). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows).. (D). Leg I metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (E) Leg IV metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBC8B70FF12FBA6FCC8F1F6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323806/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323806	FIGURE 22. Vulva and spermathecae respectively for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A and B) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (C and D) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (E and F) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (G and H) S. venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (I) Spermathecae of S. tera sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). The spermathecae detached from the vulva, and the vulva is thus not presented. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 22. Vulva and spermathecae respectively for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A and B) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (C and D) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (E and F) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (G and H) S. venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (I) Spermathecae of S. tera sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). The spermathecae detached from the vulva, and the vulva is thus not presented. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBA8B4FFF12FB11FE06F626.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323748/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323748	FIGURE 2. Average ocular pattern for the female Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo region. A. S. astutus. B. S. erythrognathus. C. S. hamartia sp. nov. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. leipoldti. F. S. maraisi. G. S. schrieneri. H. S. theaei sp. nov. I. S. unispinosus. J. S. venterstadensis sp. nov.	FIGURE 2. Average ocular pattern for the female Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo region. A. S. astutus. B. S. erythrognathus. C. S. hamartia sp. nov. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. leipoldti. F. S. maraisi. G. S. schrieneri. H. S. theaei sp. nov. I. S. unispinosus. J. S. venterstadensis sp. nov.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBA8B4FFF12FB11FE06F626.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323752	FIGURE 3. Average ocular pattern for the male Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo. A. S. astutus. B. S. dylani sp. nov. C. S. erythrognathus. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. karooensis sp. nov. F. S. mandelai. G. S. maraisi.	FIGURE 3. Average ocular pattern for the male Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo. A. S. astutus. B. S. dylani sp. nov. C. S. erythrognathus. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. karooensis sp. nov. F. S. mandelai. G. S. maraisi.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBA8B4FFF12FB11FE06F626.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323760/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323760	FIGURE 6. Three Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (B) Male of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (C) Male of Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM- ENW-C007293). (D) Male of Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). Scale: 1cm.	FIGURE 6. Three Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (B) Male of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (C) Male of Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM- ENW-C007293). (D) Male of Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). Scale: 1cm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBA8B4FFF12FB11FE06F626.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323776/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323776	FIGURE 11. Ocular patterns for the male Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (D) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 11. Ocular patterns for the male Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (D) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBA8B4FFF12FB11FE06F626.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323790/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323790	FIGURE 17. Ocular patterns for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (B) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (C) S. teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (D) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 17. Ocular patterns for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (B) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (C) S. teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (D) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBA8B4FFF12FB11FE06F626.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323806/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323806	FIGURE 22. Vulva and spermathecae respectively for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A and B) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (C and D) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (E and F) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (G and H) S. venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (I) Spermathecae of S. tera sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). The spermathecae detached from the vulva, and the vulva is thus not presented. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 22. Vulva and spermathecae respectively for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A and B) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (C and D) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (E and F) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (G and H) S. venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (I) Spermathecae of S. tera sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). The spermathecae detached from the vulva, and the vulva is thus not presented. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBA8B4FFF12FB11FE06F626.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323808/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323808	FIGURE 23. Female of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 23. Female of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBA8B4FFF12FB11FE06F626.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323810/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323810	FIGURE 24. Female of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (A) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (B) Leg II tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (C) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (D). Leg IV partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (E) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 24. Female of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (A) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (B) Leg II tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (C) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (D). Leg IV partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (E) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FFBA8B4FFF12FB11FE06F626.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323812/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323812	FIGURE 25. Male of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Pedipalpal bulb, ventral aspect. (D) Cheliceral teeth. (E) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (F) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (G) Leg III metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (H) Leg IV metatarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 25. Male of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Pedipalpal bulb, ventral aspect. (D) Cheliceral teeth. (E) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (F) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (G) Leg III metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (H) Leg IV metatarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF858B44FF12F934FDE3F2AA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323752	FIGURE 3. Average ocular pattern for the male Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo. A. S. astutus. B. S. dylani sp. nov. C. S. erythrognathus. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. karooensis sp. nov. F. S. mandelai. G. S. maraisi.	FIGURE 3. Average ocular pattern for the male Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo. A. S. astutus. B. S. dylani sp. nov. C. S. erythrognathus. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. karooensis sp. nov. F. S. mandelai. G. S. maraisi.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF858B44FF12F934FDE3F2AA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323760/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323760	FIGURE 6. Three Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (B) Male of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (C) Male of Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM- ENW-C007293). (D) Male of Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). Scale: 1cm.	FIGURE 6. Three Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (B) Male of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (C) Male of Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM- ENW-C007293). (D) Male of Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). Scale: 1cm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF858B44FF12F934FDE3F2AA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323776/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323776	FIGURE 11. Ocular patterns for the male Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (D) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 11. Ocular patterns for the male Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. dylani sp. nov. (NCA 2019/663). (B) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (C) Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (D) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF858B44FF12F934FDE3F2AA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323782/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323782	FIGURE 13. Cheliceral teeth of various male Stasimopus species. (A) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (B) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). (C) Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). (D) Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 13. Cheliceral teeth of various male Stasimopus species. (A) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (B) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). (C) Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). (D) Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF858B44FF12F934FDE3F2AA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323814/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323814	FIGURE 27. Male of Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (D) Leg I partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (E) Leg III metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 27. Male of Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (D) Leg I partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (E) Leg III metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF858B44FF12F934FDE3F2AA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323816/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323816	FIGURE 28. Map of the localities where Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. specimens were collected. Numbers match the site numbers in Figure 1. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	FIGURE 28. Map of the localities where Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. specimens were collected. Numbers match the site numbers in Figure 1. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF858B44FF12F934FDE3F2AA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323746/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323746	FIGURE 1. Map of the study area in the greater Karoo region, in the south-western part of South Africa. Markers indicate the 55 sites where Stasimopus specimens were found. If sites were near one another, they are denoted as ‘a’ and ‘b’. The localities are coloured according to the species found there. Red polygons indicate areas identified for shale gas exploration. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	FIGURE 1. Map of the study area in the greater Karoo region, in the south-western part of South Africa. Markers indicate the 55 sites where Stasimopus specimens were found. If sites were near one another, they are denoted as ‘a’ and ‘b’. The localities are coloured according to the species found there. Red polygons indicate areas identified for shale gas exploration. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF8E8B47FF12F964FE9DF242.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323760/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323760	FIGURE 6. Three Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (B) Male of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (C) Male of Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM- ENW-C007293). (D) Male of Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). Scale: 1cm.	FIGURE 6. Three Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (B) Male of Stasimopus ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/642). (C) Male of Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM- ENW-C007293). (D) Male of Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). Scale: 1cm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF8E8B47FF12F964FE9DF242.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323778/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323778	FIGURE 12. Ocular patterns for the male Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS- 5367). (B) Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 12. Ocular patterns for the male Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS- 5367). (B) Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF8E8B47FF12F964FE9DF242.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323782/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323782	FIGURE 13. Cheliceral teeth of various male Stasimopus species. (A) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (B) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). (C) Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). (D) Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 13. Cheliceral teeth of various male Stasimopus species. (A) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (B) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). (C) Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). (D) Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF8E8B47FF12F964FE9DF242.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323818/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323818	FIGURE 29. Male of Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Pedipalpal bulb, ventral aspect. (D) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (E) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 29. Male of Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Pedipalpal bulb, ventral aspect. (D) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (E) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF8E8B47FF12F964FE9DF242.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323820/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323820	FIGURE 30. Map of the locality where the Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. specimen was collected. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	FIGURE 30. Map of the locality where the Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. specimen was collected. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF8D8B42FF12FD90FAF4F242.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323764/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323764	FIGURE 7. Four Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (B) Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (C) Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (D). Male of Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1cm.	FIGURE 7. Four Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (B) Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (C) Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (D). Male of Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1cm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF8D8B42FF12FD90FAF4F242.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323790/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323790	FIGURE 17. Ocular patterns for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (B) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (C) S. teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (D) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 17. Ocular patterns for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (B) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (C) S. teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (D) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF8D8B42FF12FD90FAF4F242.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323806/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323806	FIGURE 22. Vulva and spermathecae respectively for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A and B) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (C and D) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (E and F) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (G and H) S. venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (I) Spermathecae of S. tera sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). The spermathecae detached from the vulva, and the vulva is thus not presented. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 22. Vulva and spermathecae respectively for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A and B) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (C and D) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (E and F) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (G and H) S. venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (I) Spermathecae of S. tera sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). The spermathecae detached from the vulva, and the vulva is thus not presented. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF8D8B42FF12FD90FAF4F242.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323822/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323822	FIGURE 31. Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. (D) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (E) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 31. Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. (D) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (E) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF8D8B42FF12FD90FAF4F242.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323824/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323824	FIGURE 32. Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643) (A). Leg IV partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (B) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 32. Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643) (A). Leg IV partial tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (B) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF8D8B42FF12FD90FAF4F242.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323826/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323826	FIGURE 33. Map of the locality where the Stasimopus teras sp. nov. specimen was collected. Numbers match the site numbers in Figure 1. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	FIGURE 33. Map of the locality where the Stasimopus teras sp. nov. specimen was collected. Numbers match the site numbers in Figure 1. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF888B5DFF12FD90FA2AF33D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323748/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323748	FIGURE 2. Average ocular pattern for the female Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo region. A. S. astutus. B. S. erythrognathus. C. S. hamartia sp. nov. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. leipoldti. F. S. maraisi. G. S. schrieneri. H. S. theaei sp. nov. I. S. unispinosus. J. S. venterstadensis sp. nov.	FIGURE 2. Average ocular pattern for the female Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo region. A. S. astutus. B. S. erythrognathus. C. S. hamartia sp. nov. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. leipoldti. F. S. maraisi. G. S. schrieneri. H. S. theaei sp. nov. I. S. unispinosus. J. S. venterstadensis sp. nov.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF888B5DFF12FD90FA2AF33D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323764/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323764	FIGURE 7. Four Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (B) Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (C) Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (D). Male of Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1cm.	FIGURE 7. Four Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (B) Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (C) Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (D). Male of Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1cm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF888B5DFF12FD90FA2AF33D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323790/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323790	FIGURE 17. Ocular patterns for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (B) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (C) S. teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (D) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 17. Ocular patterns for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (B) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (C) S. teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (D) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF888B5DFF12FD90FA2AF33D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323806/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323806	FIGURE 22. Vulva and spermathecae respectively for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A and B) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (C and D) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (E and F) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (G and H) S. venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (I) Spermathecae of S. tera sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). The spermathecae detached from the vulva, and the vulva is thus not presented. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 22. Vulva and spermathecae respectively for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A and B) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (C and D) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (E and F) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (G and H) S. venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (I) Spermathecae of S. tera sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). The spermathecae detached from the vulva, and the vulva is thus not presented. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF888B5DFF12FD90FA2AF33D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323828/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323828	FIGURE 34. Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 34. Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF888B5DFF12FD90FA2AF33D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323830/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323830	FIGURE 35. Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (A) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (B) Leg II tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (C) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (D). Leg IV tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (E) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 35. Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (A) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (B) Leg II tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (C) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (D). Leg IV tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (E) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF888B5DFF12FD90FA2AF33D.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323746/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323746	FIGURE 1. Map of the study area in the greater Karoo region, in the south-western part of South Africa. Markers indicate the 55 sites where Stasimopus specimens were found. If sites were near one another, they are denoted as ‘a’ and ‘b’. The localities are coloured according to the species found there. Red polygons indicate areas identified for shale gas exploration. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	FIGURE 1. Map of the study area in the greater Karoo region, in the south-western part of South Africa. Markers indicate the 55 sites where Stasimopus specimens were found. If sites were near one another, they are denoted as ‘a’ and ‘b’. The localities are coloured according to the species found there. Red polygons indicate areas identified for shale gas exploration. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF978B58FF12FC4CFD45F146.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323748/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323748	FIGURE 2. Average ocular pattern for the female Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo region. A. S. astutus. B. S. erythrognathus. C. S. hamartia sp. nov. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. leipoldti. F. S. maraisi. G. S. schrieneri. H. S. theaei sp. nov. I. S. unispinosus. J. S. venterstadensis sp. nov.	FIGURE 2. Average ocular pattern for the female Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo region. A. S. astutus. B. S. erythrognathus. C. S. hamartia sp. nov. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. leipoldti. F. S. maraisi. G. S. schrieneri. H. S. theaei sp. nov. I. S. unispinosus. J. S. venterstadensis sp. nov.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF978B58FF12FC4CFD45F146.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323764/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323764	FIGURE 7. Four Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (B) Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (C) Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (D). Male of Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1cm.	FIGURE 7. Four Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (B) Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (C) Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (D). Male of Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1cm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF978B58FF12FC4CFD45F146.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323794/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323794	FIGURE 18. Ocular patterns for the Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 18. Ocular patterns for the Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF978B58FF12FC4CFD45F146.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323806/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323806	FIGURE 22. Vulva and spermathecae respectively for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A and B) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (C and D) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (E and F) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (G and H) S. venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (I) Spermathecae of S. tera sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). The spermathecae detached from the vulva, and the vulva is thus not presented. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 22. Vulva and spermathecae respectively for the newly described female Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A and B) S. hamartia sp. nov. (NCA 2017/1852). (C and D) S. ignis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/653). (E and F) S. theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (G and H) S. venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (I) Spermathecae of S. tera sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). The spermathecae detached from the vulva, and the vulva is thus not presented. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF978B58FF12FC4CFD45F146.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323832/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323832	FIGURE 37. Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 37. Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (A) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (B) Labium teeth. (C) Fangs with cheliceral teeth. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF978B58FF12FC4CFD45F146.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323834/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323834	FIGURE 38. Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (A) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (B) Leg II tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (C) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (D). Leg IV metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (E) Leg III metatarsal tuft. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 38. Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (A) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (B) Leg II tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (C) Leg III tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Dorsal aspect. (D). Leg IV metatarsus, tarsus. Prolateral aspect. (E) Leg III metatarsal tuft. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV metatarsus preening comb. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF978B58FF12FC4CFD45F146.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323836/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323836	FIGURE 39. Map of the locality where Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. specimens were collected. Numbers match the site numbers in Figure 1. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	FIGURE 39. Map of the locality where Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. specimens were collected. Numbers match the site numbers in Figure 1. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF928B5BFF12FB1DFE93F0EA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323752/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323752	FIGURE 3. Average ocular pattern for the male Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo. A. S. astutus. B. S. dylani sp. nov. C. S. erythrognathus. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. karooensis sp. nov. F. S. mandelai. G. S. maraisi.	FIGURE 3. Average ocular pattern for the male Stasimopus species occurring in the Karoo. A. S. astutus. B. S. dylani sp. nov. C. S. erythrognathus. D. S. ignis sp. nov. E. S. karooensis sp. nov. F. S. mandelai. G. S. maraisi.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF928B5BFF12FB1DFE93F0EA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323764/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323764	FIGURE 7. Four Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (B) Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (C) Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (D). Male of Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1cm.	FIGURE 7. Four Stasimopus species in habitus view. (A) Female of Stasimopus teras sp. nov. (NCA 2019/643). (B) Female of Stasimopus theaei sp. nov. (NCA 2019/606). (C) Female of Stasimopus venterstadensis sp. nov. (NCA 2019/610). (D). Male of Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1cm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF928B5BFF12FB1DFE93F0EA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323778/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323778	FIGURE 12. Ocular patterns for the male Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS- 5367). (B) Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 12. Ocular patterns for the male Stasimopus Simon, 1892 species. (A) Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS- 5367). (B) Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF928B5BFF12FB1DFE93F0EA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323782/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323782	FIGURE 13. Cheliceral teeth of various male Stasimopus species. (A) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (B) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). (C) Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). (D) Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 13. Cheliceral teeth of various male Stasimopus species. (A) Stasimopus finni sp. nov. (NCA 2019/605). (B) Stasimopus karooensis sp. nov. (SAM-ENW-C007293). (C) Stasimopus malesociatus sp. nov. (AMGS-5367). (D) Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF928B5BFF12FB1DFE93F0EA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323838/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323838	FIGURE 40. Male of Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (D) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (E) Leg III metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	FIGURE 40. Male of Stasimopus maraisi (NCA 2019/630). (A) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, retrolateral aspect. (B) Pedipalp tibia, bulb, prolateral aspect. (C) Sternum with fused labium and visible sigilla (as shown by the arrows). (D) Leg I tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (E) Leg III metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. (F) Leg IV tibia, metatarsus, tarsus. Ventral aspect. Scale: 1mm.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
03D88786FF928B5BFF12FB1DFE93F0EA.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/8323840/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8323840	FIGURE 41. Map of the localities where S. maraisi Hewitt 1914 specimens were collected. Numbers match the site numbers in Figure 1. The points denoted as F and M represent the female and male type localities for this species. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	FIGURE 41. Map of the localities where S. maraisi Hewitt 1914 specimens were collected. Numbers match the site numbers in Figure 1. The points denoted as F and M represent the female and male type localities for this species. Map created in QGIS version 3.4.8-Madeira (2019), available at: http://qgis.osgeo.org.	2023-09-05	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin		Zenodo	biologists	Brandt, Shannon;Sole, Catherine;Lyle, Robin			
