taxonID	type	description	language	source
F345F707EA6ACD45B7E8FE6DFE68EB05.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS: Males can be separated from those of the other euctenizine genera by the medially compressed and distally expanded metatarsus I (e. g., fig. 14, arrow). All species other than M. minuta (fig. 13) have a retrolateral ledge on the male palpal tibia (e. g., fig. 4, rl) and a subdistally serrated palpal bulb and embolus (figs. 24 – 32). Females have distinctive spermathecae that are strongly sclerotized (at least basally) and bear cuticular outgrowths at their base (e. g., fig. 39) and can be distinguished from those of all other euctenizines by the presence of the following combination of characters: preening combs on metatarsi III and IV, a rastellum borne on a prominent mound with small rastellar spines, and carapace uniformly sclerotized. These spiders are known only from the southeastern United States.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA6ACD45B7E8FE6DFE68EB05.taxon	description	DESCRIPTION: Small to moderately sized trapdoor spiders, carapace 2.80 – 8.00 long, 2.25 – 6.81 wide, glabrous or lightly hirsute, with fringe of stout black bristles (3 ’ s) or lacking setae. Carapace coloration ranging from yellowish-red to dark reddish-brown (figs. 2, 3). Abdominal coloration uniform dark reddish-brown dorsally (3 ’ s) or some species with wide dusky stripes on dorsum (♀ ’ s, fig. 3), ventrum and spinnerets pale yellow. Carapace sclerotization uniform across its entire length. Foveal groove generally deep, procurved; straight to slightly recurved in some species. Eyes either not elevated or in some species elevated slightly on low mound. AME, PME subequal in diameter in majority of species; AER slightly procurved, PER slightly recurved. Pars cephalica moderately elevated (not steep). Sternum, as in most euctenizines, wider posteriorly, tapering anteriorly with widest point at coxae III. Posterior pair of sternal sigilla usually much larger, in some species nearly contiguous. Palpal endites longer than wide, small patch of few (3 ’ s) or many (♀ ’ s) cuspules concentrated on proximal, inner margin. Labium wider than long or subquadrate, with few or no cuspules. Anterior margin of chelicerae with 7 – 12 or more teeth, posterior margin with single row / patch of small denticles. Rastellum borne on distinct mound, armed with number of prominent spines. Anterior leg articles slender relative to posteri- or articles, lacking pseudosegmentation. Tarsi III, IV straight. Light to moderately dense scopulae on pedipalps (♀ ’ s) and legs I, II; light scopulae on tarsus of legs III, IV in some species. Tarsi I with single row of trichobothria, usually arranged in zigzag pattern, sometimes interspersed with setae. Preening combs at tarsus-metatarsus joint on legs III, IV (♀ ’ s), absent on leg III in some species. Apical article of PLS digitiform, short; all three segments with fused spigots (see Bond and Opell, 2002: fig. 3 H). Terminal segment with two or three enlarged spigots at tip. PMS single segment short, with spigots, terminus rounded. Spermathecae relatively simple, comprising single pair of unbranched bulbs with moder- ately to heavily sclerotized base (e. g., figs. 39, 47). Distinctive male mating clasper (modified leg I, e. g., fig. 14); metatarsus medially compressed, expanded at metatarsus-tarsus junction. Cymbium of male pedipalp lacks spines, embolus with serrations or single tooth, some species with secondary prong (figs. 24 – 32).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA6ACD45B7E8FE6DFE68EB05.taxon	distribution	DISTRIBUTION: Southeastern United States, extending westward into the Midwest and eastern Texas. SPECIES GROUPS: We recognize three species groups for the purposes of facilitating identification. Because a phylogeny of the genus is not available at present, these informal groups are not intended to represent monophyletic taxa. The foliata group contains three species in which the male palp bears no second prong, having at most a single enlarged tooth or serration. The fluviatilis group contains six species in which the male palp bears a second prong. The minuta group comprises one species in which the male palp bears no second prong, having a vestige of a single embolar tooth situated distally rather than proximally, and lacking a retrolateral ledge on the palpal tibia. One species known only from females remains unplaced.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA6ACD45B7E8FE6DFE68EB05.taxon	description	2. Palpal bulb with embolus only, lacking accessory prong (figs. 4 – 6) ............... 3 Palpal bulb with embolus and accessory prong (ap, figs. 7 – 12) ................... 5 3. Distal dilation of metatarsus I small (fig. 15), palpal tibia usually short and robust, embolus lacking a prominent ledge (figs. 5, 25) ....................... M. comstocki Distal dilation of metatarsus I large (fig. 14) .. 4 4. Embolus thick, with enlarged, retrolaterally directed subdistal tooth or ledge (figs. 4, 24); metatarsal dilation typically with more than 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. two ventral spines (fig. 35); palpal tibia generally slender (figs. 4, 36) .... M. foliata Embolus very thin, with or without enlarged subdistal tooth (if enlarged, tooth directed somewhat proximally, with wide angle between tooth and embolus); palpal tibia short (figs. 6, 26, 52) ............. M. coreyi Accessory prong much shorter than embolus (figs. 9, 29) ...................... 6 Prong subequal in length to embolus (figs. 7, 27) ............................ 9 Prong with accessory ledge below, appearing doubled distally (fig. 12, le) ... M. howelli Prong without such a ledge (fig. 7) ....... 7 Prong typically ending in sharp point, tip pointing straight out or back up to embolus (fig. 9) .................. M. torreya Prong with thick, curved tip, with or without tooth before curve (figs. 10, 11) ....... 8 Palpal tibia with retrolateral excavation, retrolateral ledge elongated and slender (fig. 10) ............... M. neilyoungi Palpal tibia without retrolateral excavation, retrolateral ledge short and stubby (fig. 11) ................. M. millerae Prong and embolus subequal, prong weakly curved; palpal tibia usually slender, with retrolateral ledge situated more proximally (fig. 8) .................. M. jenkinsi Prong slightly shorter than embolus, prong strongly curved; palpal tibia usually thicker, with retrolateral ledge situated distally (fig. 7) ................. M. fluviatilis THE FOLIATA GROUP	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA66CD44B78BFA2BFBAAE8B4.taxon	description	Figures 4, 14, 24, 33 – 40	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA66CD44B78BFA2BFBAAE8B4.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS: Males can be recognized by the enlarged, retrolaterally directed, subdistal tooth on the embolus (fig. 24) and the relatively large distal dilation on metatarsus I, usually bearing more than two ventral spines (figs. 33 – 35), females by the triangular spermathecal bases and by the spermathecal bulbs originating from the median side of the spermathecal bases (fig. 39). DESCRIPTIONS: Male described (as M. fluviatilis) by Bishop and Crosby (1926); female described by Atkinson (1886) and (as M. atkinsoni) by Simon (1891).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA66CD44B78BFA2BFBAAE8B4.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: UNITED STATES: ALABAMA: no locality data [MYR 084], (R. Jenkins, W. Howell, AMNH), 13. Blount Co.: no specific locality [33.9668 – 86.5833, MYR 301], Mar. 14, 1998 (AMNH), 1 ♀. Choctaw Co.: Silas [31.7654 – 88.329, MYR 013], Feb. 19, 1912 (H. Smith, CUC), 13. Jefferson Co.: Linda Drive, Bluff Park [33.3935 – 86.85306, MYR 004], Dec. 25, 1996 (W. Howell, AMNH), 23; Tyler Road [33.4152 – 86.8261, MYR 225], Nov. 26, 1996 (R. Jenkins, W. Howell, AMNH), 13. Lee Co.: Opelika [32.6454 – 85.3783, MYR 133], Jan. 10, 1985 (D. Folkerts, CDF), 13; 2 mi S Auburn along Wire Road [32.5776 – 85.5246, MYR 135], Feb. 24, 1974 (R. Skinner, CAU), 13; Auburn [32.6099 – 85.4808, MYR 124], (AMNH), 2 ♀, 1 juv., [MYR 127], (N. Banks, C. Baker, MCZ), 1 ♀, [MYR 132], Apr. 10, 1941 (AMNH), 3 ♀, [MYR 137], Mar. 3, 1968 (W. Ivey, CAU), 13, [MYR 139], May 10, 1975 (B. Muse, CAU), 1 ♀, [MYR 288], June 1, 1986 (G. Mullen, CAU), 1 ♀. Macon Co.: Tuskegee National Forest, Wire Road, S Interstate 85 [32.4577 – 85.6576, MYR 138], Dec. 12, 1975 (Weatherley, Brooks, CAU), 1 ♀. Madison Co.: Monte Sano State Park, 34.74599 – 86.50653 [MY 2025], June 11, 2003 (B. Hendrixson, P. Marek, ECU-AMNH), 1 ♀. Montgomery Co.: McGus Station [MYR 140], Oct. 24, 1915 (H. Smith, CUC), 13. Shelby Co.: Lake Purdy Dam [33.4598 – 86.6694, MYR 088], Feb. 3, 1997 (R. Jenkins, W. Howell, AMNH), 1 ♀; Indian Springs [33.359 – 86.7566, MYR 024], Nov. 14, 1997 (T. Honea, AMNH). Tuscaloosa Co.: University [MYR 086], Nov. 29, 1910 (H. Smith, AMNH), 13. GEORGIA: Hall Co.: Thompson Mill [34.3665 – 83.8588, MYR 141], (M. Allen, MCZ), 1 ♀. Putnam Co.: no specific locality [33.3335 – 83.3499, MYR 040], Apr. 23, 1974 (W. Merrill, FSCA) 13; Eatonton [33.3268 – 83.3885, MYR 131], Apr. 18, 1974 (W. Merrill, FSCA), 13. KENTUCKY: Wolfe Co.: Koomer Ridge [37.7904 – 83.633, MYR 129], Apr. 28, 1968 (J. Tripp, F. Moore, FSCA), 1 ♀. Whitley Co.: 0.1 mi from junction of US- 25 W on KY- 90, in very disturbed ravine, 36.85428 – 84.23483, elev. 385 m [MY 2182], Aug. 10, 2003 (B. Hendrixson, ECU-AMNH), 1 juv. NORTH CAROLINA: Orange Co.: Chapel Hill [35.9071 – 79.0483, MYR 119], Mar. 13, 1886 (G. Atkinson, CUC), 1 ♀, [MYR 120], Apr. 1, 1886 (G. Atkinson, USNM), 1 ♀, [MYR 121], Dec. 31, 1929 (J. Beakley, AMNH), 13, [MYR 122], (G. Atkinson, AMNH), 1 ♀, [MYR 126], Nov. 1, 1983 (AMNH), 33. TENNESSE: Campbell Co.: 2.6 mi NW Route 116 on Beech Grove Road, 36.23878 – 84.19148, elev. 300 m [MY 2180], Aug. 10, 2003 (B. Hendrixson, ECU-AMNH), 1 ♀. Knox Co.: Knoxville [35.9606 – 83.9207, MYR 038], Nov. 4, 1985 (T. Stevens, AMNH), 13, [MYR 118], Mar. 4, 1920 (W. Cartwright, CUC), 1 ♀; Powell, Riechert Property, ca 0.11 km NNW intersection of Cruze Drive and Bell Campground Road [36.03098 – 84.06139, MYR 019, 021, 026, 028 – 030, 036, 059 – 075, 125], elev. 348 m, Apr. – Nov 1985 (S. Riechert, AMNH), 443. Lawrence Co.: David Crockett State Park, 35.26252 – 87.36217, elev. 278 m [MY 2801], May 2, 2004 (B. Hendrixson, ECU-AMNH), 1 ♀. Marion Co.: Stanley [35.1226 – 85.4039, MYR 087], (AMNH), 13. Sevier Co.: Elkmont [35.6537 – 83.5805, MYR 130], May 14, 1967 (F. Moore, FSCA), 2 ♀. Van Buren Co.: Fall Creek Falls State Park, along Cane Creek Cascade Trail, 35.66182 – 85.34962, elev. 500 m [MY 2175], Aug. 9, 2003 (B. Hendrixson, ECU-AMNH), 1 juv. VIRGINIA: Franklin Co.: Smith Mountain Lake [37.0371 – 79.7238, MYR 134], Oct. 7, 1994 (G. Atkinson, AMNH), 133. Giles Co.: Cascades Recreation Area, small creek near main trailhead, 37.35383 – 80.59988, elev. 670 m [MY 2235], Aug. 15, 2004 (B. Hendrixson, ECU-AMNH), 1 juv. Prince William Co.: Occoquan Falls [38.68363 – 77.26056, MYR 117], (G. Marx, USNM), 1 ♀. WEST VIRGINIA: Mercer Co.: Athens, Old Pumphouse [37.4223 – 81.01638, MYR 128], May 17, 1966 (O. Pendleton, B. Armes, AMNH), 1 ♀; 2 mi S Athens [37.3931 – 81.016185, MYR 194], Sept. 18, 1965 (W. Shear, AMNH), 13.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA66CD44B78BFA2BFBAAE8B4.taxon	distribution	DISTRIBUTION: Southeastern United States, from northern Virginia south to central Alabama and northern Georgia (fig. 40).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA66CD44B78BFA2BFBAAE8B4.taxon	materials_examined	SYNONYMY: Banks (1900: 530) placed M. foliata as a junior synonym of M. fluviatilis (Hentz); based on the material examined by us, that synonymy appears to be erroneous. Simon (1891) did not examine the genitalic characters of M. foliata or M. atkinsoni, separating the taxa only by labial cuspule, leg spination, and tarsal claw dentition; these are differences that can vary between the left and right sides of a single specimen.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA64CD41B7C6FBDBFE48EB6A.taxon	description	Figures 5, 15, 25, 41 – 48	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA64CD41B7C6FBDBFE48EB6A.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS: Males can be distinguished by the unbranched palpal bulb with the embolus lacking a prominent distal tooth (fig. 25), the robust palpal tibia (figs. 5, 44 – 46, not as slender as that of M. foliata), and by having metatarsal dilation of leg I less prominent than in other species (figs. 15, 41 – 43). Female M. comstocki and M. foliata specimens are difficult to distinguish on the basis of subtle spermathecal differences (fig. 47); however, the distributions of these two species do not overlap (fig. 1). DESCRIPTIONS: Male described by Bishop and Crosby (1926); female described by Gertsch (1935).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA64CD41B7C6FBDBFE48EB6A.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: UNITED STATES: ARKANSAS: Bradley Co.: no specific locality [33.47 – 92.16, MYR 076], Nov. 9, 1963 (AMNH), 13. Dallas Co.: 4 mi S Dalark [34.0680 – 93.06417, MYR 077, 078], June 10, 1973 (J. Rowland, AMNH), 2 ♀. Montgomery Co.: 1 mi S State Road 8 on FS road [34.4502 – 93.8887, MYR 289], June 28, 1972 (F. Coyle, AMNH), 1 ♀. Pike Co.: Glenwood [34.3268 – 93.5507, MYR 018], Jan. 8, 1954 (N. Causey, MCZ), 13. Polk Co.: Sugar Creek, FS Road 38, ca 2.5 mi S intersection with FS Road 25 [34.4322 – 94.107, MYR 041 – 46], June 18, 1972 (F. Coyle, AMNH), 4 ♀, 1 eggsac; Ouachita National Forest, Caney Creek WMA on CR 81 near Sugar Creek, 34.42985 – 94.13922, elev. 313 m [MY 3387 – 3389], July 9, 2005 (B. Hendrixson, ECU-AMNH), 3 ♀. Washington Co.: Fayetteville [36.0626 – 94.1574, MYR 016], Nov. 1, 1962 (W. Whitcomb, AMNH), 13; Cove Creek [35.7655 – 94.3829, MYR 037], Apr. 27, 1962 (M. Hite, AMNH), 1 ♀, [MYR 023], Oct. 20, 1962 (O., M. Hite, AMNH), 23; Cove Creek Valley, 15 mi S Prairie Grove, Boston Mountains [MYR 039], Sept. – Oct. 1955 (M. Hite, AMNH), 13, 1 juv., [MYR 027], Mar. 1, 1957 (M Hite, MCZ), 13. LOUISIANA: Caddo Par.: no specific locality [32.6335 – 93.9002, MYR 057], Nov. 21, 1936 (R. Bellamy, AMNH), 1 ♀; Shreveport [32.55813 – 93.7756, MYR 056], Oct. 13, 1936 (R. Bellamy. AMNH), 1 ♀. Grant Par.: Kisatchie National Forest [31.7668 – 92.5668, MYR 012], June 1941 (Jones, A. Archer, AMNH), 13. Rapides Par.: Pineville [31.3224 – 92.4343, MYR 055], Dec. 31, 1976 (J. Weaver, AMNH), 1 ♀. OKLAHOMA: Comanche Co.: Wichita Mountains [34.6829 – 98.6331, MYR 292], Mar. 25, 1978 (F. Bryce, AMNH), 103. La Flore Co.: on Route 270 5.5 mi E intersection with Route 259 [34.7048 – 94.5143, MYR 048], June 27, 1972 (F. Coyle, AMNH), 1 ♀; Pipe Spring on Route 259, 1.5 mi S intersection with Route 1 [34.691 – 94.6453, MYR 047], June 27, 1972 (F. Coyle, AMNH), 1 ♀. Latimer Co.: Red Oak [34.9509 – 95.0802, MYR 031], Oct. 1, 1975 (K. Stephan, AMNH), 63; Red Oak [34.7048 – 94.5143, MYR 049], Oct. 8, 1976 (V. Roth, AMNH), 13. McCurtain Co.: 5 mi SW Eagletown [33.9771 – 94.639, MYR 050], Aug. 7, 1946 (B. Branson, AMNH), 1 ♀. TEXAS: Cherokee Co.: Alto [31.5782 – 95.16583, MYR 005], May 15, 1979, (F. Moody, AMNH), 1 ♀. Kimble Co.: (mislabeled as Gillespie Co.) Junction [30.4886 – 98.9503, MYR 035], Apr. 14, 1979. (T. Hall, AMNH), 13. Nacogdoches Co.: Nacogdoches [31.6035 – 94.6555, MYR 010], Oct. 14, 1968 (H. McDonald, AMNH), 13. Travis Co.: Austin [30.2669 – 97.7429, MYR 009], May 21, 1913 (C. Hartman, AMNH), 1 ♀, 1 juv.; Brackenridge Field Laboratory [30.2833 – 97.7787, MYR 011, 014, 020, 025, 032 – 034, 290, 291], Jan. – Apr 1979 (B. Vogel, AMNH), 883, 2 ♀, 1 juv. Wichita Co.: no specific locality [34.0 – 98.7, MYR 006], Mar. 1, 1973 (Hicks, AMNH), 13, [34.0 – 98.7, MYR 017], Mar. 1, 1973 (T. Salmon, AMNH), 13.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA64CD41B7C6FBDBFE48EB6A.taxon	distribution	DISTRIBUTION: Widely distributed throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, Okalahoma, and eastern / central Texas (fig. 48).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA62CD40B785FAEAFB83EB94.taxon	description	Figures 6, 16, 26, 40, 49 – 55 TYPES: Male holotype and female paratype from St. Mark’s National Wildlife Refuge – Panacea Unit, 1 mi SW Panacea [30.0241 – 84.404], Wakulla Co., Florida (Feb – Mar. 1978), deposited in AMNH.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA62CD40B785FAEAFB83EB94.taxon	etymology	ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a patronym in honor of Dr. David Corey.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA62CD40B785FAEAFB83EB94.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS: Males can be distinguished by the presence of a very slender unbranched embolus with prominent serrations (figs. 6, 26) and a retrolateral ledge on the palpal tibia (figs. 52 – 54). Females have a subtriangular spermathecal base with a spermathecal bulb originating from the center of the base, constricted medially, and lacking a distinct stalk (fig. 55).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA62CD40B785FAEAFB83EB94.taxon	description	MALE (HOLOTYPE): Specimen preparation and condition. Specimen collected in live pitfall trap, preserved in ca. 70 % ethanol. Coloration faded. Pedipalp, leg I left side removed and stored in vial with specimen. General coloration. Carapace, chelicerae, and legs yellowish red (5 YR 4 / 6). Abdomen uniform dark reddish brown (5 YR 3 / 4) dorsally, ventrum and spinnerets pale yellow. Cephalothorax. Carapace 4.56 long, 3.84 wide, glabrous, stout black bristles along fringe; surface smooth, pars cephalica elevated. Fringe, posterior margin with black bristles. Foveal groove deep, moderately procurved. Eyes on low mound. AER slightly procurved, PER slightly recurved. PME, AME subequal in diameter. Sternum moderately setose, STRl 2.32, STRw 2.20. Posterior sternal sigilla large, positioned centrally, not contiguous, anterior sigilla pairs small, oval, marginal. Chelicerae with distinct anterior tooth row (11 teeth), posterior margin with single row of small denticles. Palpal endites with patch of small cuspules on proximal, inner margin, labium lacks cuspules, LBw 0.75, LBl 0.47. Rastellum consists of four or five very stout spines on prominent mound. Abdomen. Setose, heavy black setae intermingled with fine black setae. Leg I: 4.24, 2.04, 3.24, 2.40, 2.00; leg IV: 4.40, 1.80, 3.80, 3.76, 2.40. Light tarsal scopulae on legs I, II. Tarsus I with single, slightly staggered row of 7 trichobothria. Leg I spination pattern illustrated in Figures 16, 49 – 51; TSp 6, TSr 5, TSrd 1. Pedipalp. Articles stout, lacking distinct spines (figs. 52 – 54). PTw 0.92, PTl 1.87, Bl 0.80. Ledge on distal-retrolateral surface of palpal tibia (figs. 52, 53). Embolus slender, tapering sharply toward tip, with serrations (figs. 6, 26). Variation (3). Cl 4.00 – 4.56, Cw 3.40 – 3.84; STRl 2.32 – 2.36, STRw 2.20 – 2.36; LBw 0.75, LBl 0.375 – 0.47; leg I: 3.60 – 4.24, 1.56 – 2.04, 2.68 – 3.24, 2.08 – 2.40, 1.96 – 2.00; leg IV: 3.60 – 4.40, 1.60 – 1.80, 3.20 – 3.80, 3.28 – 3.76, 2.20 – 2.40; PTw 0.85 – 1.00, PTl 1.62 – 1.87, Bl 0.75 – 0.80; TSp 4 – 6, TSr 5 – 6. FEMALE (PARATYPE): Specimen preparation and condition. Female collected from live pitfall trap, prepared in same manner as male holotype. Genital plate removed and stored in microvial with specimen. Color. Carapace, legs, chelicerae, dark reddish brown (2.5 YR 2.5 / 4). Abdomen uniform dark reddish brown dorsally (5 YR 2.5 / 2), ventrum and spinnerets pale yellow; recently collected specimens have wide dusky stripes on dorsum of abdomen. Cephalothorax. Carapace 4.80 long, 3.68 wide, glabrous; generally smooth surface, pars cephalica moderately elevated. Fringe lacks setae. Foveal groove deep, slightly procurved. Eye group slightly elevated on low mound. AER slightly procurved, PER slightly recurved, PME, AME subequal in diameter. Sternum moderately setose, STRl 2.60, STRw 2.52. Three pairs of sternal sigilla, anterior pairs small, oval, marginal, posterior pair much larger, oval, mesially positioned. Chelicerae anterior tooth row armed with nine teeth, posterior margin with denticle patch. Palpal endites with cuspules [ca. 30] concentrated at inner (promargin) posterior heel; labium with four cuspules, LBw 0.87, LBl 0.50. Rastellum consisting of two very stout spines positioned on mound; fringe of short spines along distal promargin extending upward from rastellum. Abdomen. Moderately setose. Legs. Leg I: 3.16, 1.72, 2.00, 1.44, 1.00; leg IV: 3.16, 1.64, 2.40, 2.20, 1.32. Tarsus I with single staggered row of seven trichobothria. Legs I – III with moderately light scopulae on tarsi only. PT 3 s 15, TB 3 s 0. Distinct preening comb on retrolateral distal surface (at tarsus – metatarsus joint) of metatarsi III, IV. Spermathecae. Two simple spermathecal bulbs, lacking elongate neck, arranged on subtriangular spermathecal base (fig. 55). Variation (3). Cl 4.56 – 6.00, Cw 3.68 – 4.40; STRl 2.56 – 3.40, STRw 2.40 – 3.08; LBw 0.85 – 0.97, LBl 0.50 – 0.57; leg I: 3.16 – 3.72, 1.72 – 3.00, 2.00 – 2.56, 1.44 – 2.56, 1.00 – 1.40; leg IV: 3.16 – 3.40, 1.64 – 2.20, 2.40 – 3.00, 2.20 – 2.40, 1.32 – 1.40.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA62CD40B785FAEAFB83EB94.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: UNITED STATES: FLORIDA: Citrus Co.: no specific locality [28.8747 – 82.4581, MYR 201], Feb. 26, 1937 (H. Wallace, AMNH), 3 ♀, 1 juv. Jefferson Co.: no specific locality [30.516 – 83.888, MYR 007, 008, 015, 165 – 168], Jan. – Mar 1969 (AMNH), 93; Big Bend Horticultural Lab [MYR 305], Mar. 10, 1969 (AMNH), 13. Santa Rosa Co.: Santa Rosa Island [30.3824 – 86.8564, MYR 170], Apr. 5, 1934 (H. Wallace, AMNH), 1 juv. Wakulla Co.: St. Mark’s National Wildlife Refuge – Panacea Unit, 1 mile SW Panacea [30.0241 – 84.404, MYR 022, 156 – 162, 228, 293], Feb. – Mar. 1978 (AMNH), 583, 2 ♀. Washington Co.: 1 – 2 mi N FL- 20 on FL- 79, near cemetery, 30.46376 – 85.85.86335 [MY 2557 – 2562], Feb. 27, 2004 (B. Hendrixson, D. Beamer, ECU-AMNH), 6 ♀. GEORGIA: Thomas Co.: Boston, Bar M Ranch [30.7919 – 83.7900, MYR 169], Apr. 1969 (W. Sedgwick, MCZ), 13, juv. Thomas Co.: near Thomasville [30.8366 – 83.9788, MYR 202], 1968 (AMNH), 13.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA62CD40B785FAEAFB83EB94.taxon	distribution	DISTRIBUTION: Known only from Florida and far southern Georgia (fig. 40). THE FLUVIATILIS GROUP	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA63CD42B5A4F9AFFC5CEBDD.taxon	description	Figures 7, 17, 27, 56 – 62	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA63CD42B5A4F9AFFC5CEBDD.taxon	materials_examined	TYPE: Female neotype, here designated, from Tennessee River, near Scottsboro, Jackson Co., Alabama [34.6371 – 85.976, MYR 295], 1939, deposited in AMNH. Male exemplar specimen from Ricketts Gap, Bishop Mountain, near Guntersville, S of Hwy 431, Marshall Co., Alabama [34.4551 – 86.3417, MYR 299], May 5, 1984 (R. Bennett), deposited in AMNH.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA63CD42B5A4F9AFFC5CEBDD.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS: Males can be recognized by the two long, thin palpal prongs, the accessory prong being only slightly shorter and more strongly curved than the embolus (figs. 7, 27), lacking prominent serrations (fig. 27), and by the metatarsal distal dilation being very slender. Females can be distinguished by the laterally originating spermathecal bulbs (tending to appear excessively slanted laterally, fig. 62) and by the posterior sternal sigilla pair forming a distinct depression.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA63CD42B5A4F9AFFC5CEBDD.taxon	description	FEMALE (NEOTYPE): Specimen preparation and condition. Female collected live from burrow in river bank. Genital plate removed and stored in microvial with specimen. Color. Carapace, legs, chelicerae, dark reddish brown (2.5 YR 3 / 5). Abdomen uniform very dusky red (2.5 YR 2.5 / 2), ventrum and spinnerets pale yellow. Cephalothorax. Carapace 6.56 long, 5.62 wide, glabrous; generally smooth surface, pars cephalica moderately elevated. Fringe lacks setae. Foveal groove deep, slightly procurved. Eye group slightly elevated on low mound. AER slightly procurved, PER slightly recurved, PME, AME subequal in diameter. Sternum moderately setose, STRl 3.76, STRw 3.56. Three pairs of sternal sigilla. anterior pair smaller, oval, marginal; medial pair marginal, moderately elongate; posterior pair much larger, oval, more mesially posi- tioned but moderately separated, forming noticeable depression in sternum. Chelicerae, anterior tooth row armed with eight teeth, with large posterior margin denticle patch. Palpal endites with cuspules (ca. 38) concentrated at inner (promargin) posterior heel; labium with six cuspules, LBw 1.36, LBl 0.82. Rastellum consisting of six very stout spines positioned on mound; fringe of short spines along distal promargin extending upward from rastellum. Abdomen. Moderately setose. Legs. Leg I: 4.70, 2.35, 3.25, 2.20, 1.68; leg IV: 4.95, 2.60, 3.80, 3.24, 2.04. Tarsus I with single staggered row of 12 trichobothria. Leg I with relatively dense scopulae on tarsus and distal half of metatarsus; tarsi II, III with moderately light scopulae (on tarsi only). PT 3 s numerous (but missing), TB 3 s numerous (missing). Distinct preening comb on retrolateral distal surface (at tarsus – metatarsus joint) of metatarsi III, IV. Spermathecae. Widely separated, bulbs laterally displaced on elongate base (fig. 62). MALE (EXEMPLAR SPECIFIED ABOVE): Specimen preparation and condition. Specimen collected from burrow in ravine bank as juvenile, molted to maturity in captivity, preserved in ca. 70 % ethanol. Coloration presumably faded. Leg I left side and pedipalp right side removed and stored in vial with specimen; pedipalp left side missing. General coloration. Carapace, chelicerae, and legs dark reddish brown (2.5 YR 2.5 / 3). Abdomen uniform reddish black (2.5 YR 2.5 / 1) dorsally, ventrum and spinnerets pale yellow. Cephalothorax. Carapace 5.69 long, 4.94 wide, glabrous, stout black bristles along fringe; surface smooth, pars cephalica elevated. Fringe, posterior margin with black bristles. Foveal groove deep, moderately procurved. Eyes on low mound. AER slightly procurved, PER slightly recurved, PER eyes noticeably smaller in diameter than those of AER. Sternum moderately setose, STRl 3.28, STRw 2.96. Posterior sternal sigilla large, positioned centrally, not contiguous, anterior sigilla pairs small, oval, marginal. Chelicerae with distinct anterior tooth row (seven teeth), posterior margin with single row of small denticles. Palpal endites with patch of small thin cuspules on proximal, inner margin, labium without cuspules, LBw 1.19, LBl 0.61. Rastellum consisting of four very stout spines on mound. Abdomen. Setose, heavier black setae intermingled with fine black setae. Legs. Leg I: 5.25, 2.35, 3.90, 3.00, 2.56; leg IV: 5.25, 2.32, 4.40, 4.08, 2.60. Light tarsal scopulae on legs I – IV. Tarsus I with single, slightly staggered row of ca. nine trichobothria. Leg I spination pattern illustrated in Figures 17, 56 – 58; TSp 9, TSr 6, TSrd 1. Pedipalp (right side). Articles stout, lacking distinct spines (figs. 7, 59 – 61). PTw 1.15, PTl 3.00, Bl 1.29. Ledge on distal-retrolateral surface of palpal tibia, displaced somewhat medially (figs. 59 – 61). Palpal bulb bearing two thin prongs; auxiliary prong slightly shorter, more curved than embolus, bearing only small serrations (figs. 7, 27).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA63CD42B5A4F9AFFC5CEBDD.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: UNITED STATES: ALABAMA: Cleburne Co.: Mount Cheaha, Cheaha State Park [33.4857 – 85.8091, MYR- 219], Oct. 28, 1947 (E. Wilson, MCZ), 13. DeKalb Co.: Desoto Resort State Park, main park area 5 mi S Desoto Falls on County Road 89 [34.5026 – 85.6201, MYR 224], Sept. 5, 1966 (F. Coyle, AMNH), 4 ♀, spiderlings. Jackson Co.: mound in Tennessee River, near Scottsboro [34.6371 – 85.976 MYR 222, 223, 295], 1939 (AMNH), 14 ♀. Marshall Co.: Bishop Mountain, near Guntersville, Ricketts Gap [34.4551 – 86.3417, MYR 299], Feb. 17, 1984 (R. Bennett, AMNH), 13; Hurricane Branch, 1 mi S Town Creek Bridge, Lake Guntersville State Park, Highway 227 [34.3882 – 86.1862, MYR 221], Feb. 17, 1984 (R. Bennett, AMNH) 1 ♀; Lake Guntersville State Park, 34.40836 – 86.19834, elev. 182 m [MY 2019], June 10, 2003 (B. Hendrixson, P. Marek, ECU-AMNH), 1 ♀; Little Mountain State Park [34.4462 – 86.15, MYR 220], July 27, 1966 (F. Coyle, AMNH), 1 ♀.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA63CD42B5A4F9AFFC5CEBDD.taxon	distribution	DISTRIBUTION: Known only from northeastern Alabama (fig. 63).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA61CD5FB58AFA48FC07EF9F.taxon	description	Figures 8, 18, 28, 63 – 70	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA61CD5FB58AFA48FC07EF9F.taxon	materials_examined	TYPES: Male holotype and female paratype from Fall Creek Falls State Park [35.6715 – 85.3666], Van Buren Co., Tennessee (July 24, 1966; F. Coyle), deposited in AMNH.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA61CD5FB58AFA48FC07EF9F.taxon	etymology	ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a patronym in honor of Dr. R. L. Jenkins of Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA61CD5FB58AFA48FC07EF9F.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS: Males can be recognized by an embolus and accessory prong that are subequal in length, the lower accessory prong being only slightly curved (figs. 8, 28), and by the slender palpal tibia typically having a more proximally situated retrolateral ledge (figs. 8, 69). Females can be distinguished by the laterally originating spermathecal bulbs and more narrow, closely spaced spermathecae (generally lengthened vertically, fig. 70), and by the preening combs being absent on metatarsi III of some specimens.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA61CD5FB58AFA48FC07EF9F.taxon	description	MALE (HOLOTYPE): Specimen preparation and condition. Specimen collected from burrow, preserved in ca. 70 % ethanol. Coloration appears faded. Pedipalp, leg I left side, leg II right side, removed and stored in vial with specimen. General coloration. Carapace, chelicerae, and legs dark reddish brown (5 YR 3 / 4). Abdomen uniform dark brown (7.5 YR 3 / 4) dorsally, ventrum and spinnerets pale yellow, wide dusky stripes on dorsum. Cephalothorax. Carapace 6.56 long, 5.31 wide, glabrous, stout black bristles along fringe; surface smooth, pars cephalica elevated. Fringe, posterior margin with black bristles. Foveal groove deep, moderately procurved. Eye group slightly raised, not on tubercle. AER slightly procurved, PER slightly recurved. PME, AME subequal in diameter. Sternum moderately setose, STRl 3.64, STRw 3.28. Posterior sternal sigilla large, positioned centrally, not contiguous, anterior sigilla pairs small, oval, marginal. Chelicerae with distinct anterior tooth row (10 teeth), posterior margin with patch of small denticles. Palpal endites with patch of small, thin cuspules on proximal, inner margin, labium with single cuspule, LBw 1.17, LBl 0.67. Rastellum consisting of four or five very stout spines on mound. Abdomen. Setose, heavier black setae intermingled with fine black setae. Legs. Leg I: 5.50, 2.60, 4.40, 3.20, 2.88; leg IV: 5.62, 2.40, 4.72, 4.64, 3.20. Light tarsal scopulae on legs I, II. Tarsus I with single, slightly staggered row of seven trichobothria. Leg I spination pattern illustrated in Figures 18, 64 – 66; TSp 8, TSr 13, TSrd 1. Pedipalp. Articles stout, lacking distinct spines (figs. 8, 67 – 69). PTw 1.28, PTl 3.20, Bl 1.25. Ledge on distal-retrolateral surface of palpal tibia, positioned at proximal two-thirds of length. Palpal bulb (fig. 28) distally bifurcate, embolus relatively slender, auxiliary prong slender, subequal in length to embolus, small serrations proximal. Variation (3). Cl 6.50 – 6.93, Cw 5.31 – 5.43; STRl 3.40 – 3.64, STRw 3.28 – 3.36; LBw 1.10 – 1.42, LBl 0.67 – 0.75; leg I: 5.50 – 5.75, 2.50 – 2.60, 4.16 – 4.40, 3.16 – 3.20, 2.68 – 2.88; leg IV: 5.00 – 5.68, 2.20 – 2.44, 4.20 – 4.72, 4.40 – 4.64, 2.80 – 3.20; PTw 1.25 – 1.40, PTl 3.20 – 3.40, Bl 1.22 – 1.30; TSp 8 – 11, TSr 7 – 13.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA61CD5FB58AFA48FC07EF9F.taxon	materials_examined	FEMALE (PARATYPE): Specimen preparation and condition. Female collected from burrow, preserved with male holotype. Genital plate removed and stored in microvial with specimen. Color. Carapace, legs, chelicerae, yellowish red (5 YR 4 / 6). Abdomen uniform dark reddish brown dorsally (5 YR 3 / 3), ventrum and spinnerets pale yellow; recently collected specimens have wide dusky stripes on dorsum. Cephalothorax. Carapace 6.56 long, 5.56 wide, glabrous; generally smooth surface, pars cephalica moderately elevated. Fringe lacks setae. Foveal groove deep, procurved. Eye group slightly elevated on low mound. AER slightly procurved, PER slightly recurved. PME, AME subequal in diameter. Sternum moderately setose, STRl 3.84, STRw 3.64. Three pairs of sternal sigilla, anterior pairs small, oval, marginal, posterior pair much larger, oval, more mesially positioned. Chelicerae, anterior tooth row armed with nine teeth, posterior margin with denticle patch. Palpal endites with cuspules (ca. 27) concentrated at inner (promargin) posterior heel; labium with one cuspule, LBw 1.47, LBl 0.87. Rastellum consisting of three very stout spines positioned on mound; fringe of short spines along distal promargin extending upward from rastellum. Abdomen. Moderately setose. Legs. Leg I: 4.56, 2.40, 3.16, 2.16, 1.60; leg IV: 4.44, 2.48, 3.60, 2.88, 1.80. Tarsus I with single staggered row of seven trichobothria. Legs I – IV with moderately light scopulae on tarsi, light scopulae on distal third of metatarsus. PT 3 s 14, TB 3 s – dense patch of thin spines. Distinct preening comb on retrolateral distal surface (at tarsus – metatarsus joint) of metatarsus IV, absent on metatarsus III. Spermathecae. Two simple spermathecal bulbs, arranged in transverse row, consisting of moderately sclerotized stalk, somewhat laterally positioned, and enlarged, lightly sclerotized apical bulb (fig. 70).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA61CD5FB58AFA48FC07EF9F.taxon	description	Variation (3). Cl 6.56 – 7.50, Cw 5.56 – 6.18; STRl 3.84 – 4.16, STRw 3.64 – 3.96; LBw 1.37 – 1.50, LBl 0.87 – 1.00; leg I: 4.56 – 5.25, 2.40 – 2.76, 3.16 – 3.48, 2.16 – 2.40, 1.60 – 1.80; leg IV: 4.44 – 5.25, 2.48 – 2.80, 3.60 – 4.06, 2.88 – 3.60, 1.80 – 2.28.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA61CD5FB58AFA48FC07EF9F.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: UNITED STATES: KENTUCKY: Edmonson Co: Lincoln Trailhead, ca 0.5 mi SW KY- 1827 on Ollie Road, 37.25555 – 86.15842 [MY 2836], May 5, 2004 (B. Hendrixson, ECU-AMNH), 1 ♀; Mammoth Cave National Park [37.1834 – 86.15, MYR 199], Sept. 16, 1966 (F. Coyle, AMNH), 13, spiderlings. TENNESSEE: Davidson Co.: Nashville [36.1659 – 86.7844, MYR 151], Nov. 10, 1958 (A. Laskey, AMNH), 13; Nashville [36.1659 – 86.7844, MYR 153], Aug. 1942 (R. Wheeler, AMNH), 2 ♀. Rutherford Co.: La Vergne [36.0156 – 86.5819, MYR 152], Oct. 20, 1936 (C. Crosby, CUC), 1 ♀, 1 juv. Van Buren Co.: Fall Creek Falls State Park [35.6715 – 85.3566, MYR 155], July 24, 1966 (F. Coyle, AMNH), 13, 1 ♀. Williamson Co.: Brentwood, 1 mi E I- 65 on Moore’s Lane [35.9646 – 86.7883, MYR 303], June 3, 1998 (L. Roy, AMNH), 1 ♀; Nolensville, York Road [35.937 – 86.642, MYR 154], Dec. 1, 1996 (R. Jenkins, AMNH), 13.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA61CD5FB58AFA48FC07EF9F.taxon	distribution	DISTRIBUTION: Western Kentucky south to Tennessee (fig. 63).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA7CCD59B581FD80FE47EBC2.taxon	description	Figures 9, 19, 29, 63, 71 – 77	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA7CCD59B581FD80FE47EBC2.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS: Males can be recognized by the presence of a relatively slender palpal prong and embolus, with the shorter auxiliary prong subequal in diameter to the embolus (figs. 9, 29). Females are difficult to definitively diagnose, but have spermathecae with an enlarged base that extends subequally from a central bulb that lacks an elongate stalk (fig. 77). DESCRIPTIONS: Male and female described by Gertsch and Wallace (1936).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA7CCD59B581FD80FE47EBC2.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: UNITED STATES: FLORIDA: Gadsden Co.: no specific locality [30.5633 – 84.6027, MYR 211], Apr. 14, 1935 (H. Wallace, AMNH), 1 ♀. Jackson Co.: Merritts Mill Pond, 3.5 mi E Marianna on U. S. 90 [30.753 – 85.1933, MYR 215], Oct. 9, 1967 (F. Moore, FSCA), 1 ♀; 7 mi S Marianna on State Road 71, in woods, 100 yards from Chipola River [30.6815 – 85.2069, MYR 277], Aug. 4, 1963 (B. Mansell, F. Moore, AMNH), 1 ♀, spiderlings. Jefferson Co.: no specific locality [30.4169 – 83.8957, MYR 241], Apr. 7, 1969 (H. Wallace, FSCA), 23; Big Bend Horticulture Lab [30.516 – 83.888 MYR 106 – 108], Apr. 7 – 28, 1969 (FSCA), 33. Leon Co.: no specific locality [30.4946 – 84.2082, MYR 210, 263, 264], Apr. 15 – 16, 1936 (R. Bellamy, J. Rogers, H. Wallace, FSCA), 8 ♀, 4 juv.; Tallahassee, Tall Timbers Research Station [30.658769 – 84.208445, MYR 109 – 114, 227, 229 – 235, 238, 239, 246, 258 – 260], Mar. – June 1970 (D. Harris, W. Whitcomb, FSCA), 363, 2 ♀, 2 juv., [MYR 258], Apr. 9, 1970 (R. Woodruff, FSCA), 1 ♀, [MYR 259, 260], Aug – Sept. 1968 (W. Baker, FSCA), 1 ♀, 1 juv. Liberty Co.: no specific locality [30.2508 – 84.8755, MYR 205], Nov. 4, 1938 (H. Wallace, FSCA), 1 ♀, [MYR 213], Apr. 8, 1941 (H. Wallace, FSCA), 1 ♀, [MYR 206, 207], Apr. 14, 1951 (H. Wallace, FSCA), 2 ♀, 2 juv., [MYR 242], June 4, 1953 (H. Wallace, FSCA), 1 ♀, [MYR 216], Aug. 18, 1960 (JMCC, MCZ), 8 ♀; just E Apalachicola on FL- 20, 30.43181 – 84.33987 [MY 2567 – 2572], Feb. 27, 2004 (B. Hendrixson, D. Beamer, ECU-AMNH), 6 ♀; near Sweet Water in deep ravine, 30.51075 – 84.95982, elev. 73 m [MY 2575, 2576], Feb. 28, 2004 (B. Hendrixson, D. Beamer, ECU-AMNH), 2 ♀; Torreya Ravine, Torreya State Park, 10 mi NE Bristol, 30.56678 – 84.95, [MYR 208], Apr. 10, 1935, (H. Wallace, FSCA), 2 ♀, [MYR 237, 270, 273], Apr. 10, 1935 (H. Wallace, AMNH), 4 ♀, one with spiderlings, [MYR 217, 218, 240, 262, 272, 276], Apr. 17 – 18, 1936 (R. Bellamy, H. Wallace, AMNH, MCZ), 503, 16 ♀, 6 juv., [MYR 275], Apr. 16, 1938, (W. Gertsch, AMNH), 6 ♀, [MYR 148], Apr. 8, 1941 (H. Wallace, FSCA), 1 ♀, [MYR 102], June 4, 1953 (H. Wallace, FSCA), 1 ♀, [MYR 261], Mar. 10, 1963 (AMNH), 1 juv., [MYR 274], Apr. 2, 1963 (W. Shear, AMNH), 2 ♀, [MYR 104], Apr. 20, 1963 (A. Derbonne, FSCA), 1 ♀, [MYR 236], Mar. 15, 1964 (F. Moore, FSCA), 13, [MYR 115], Mar. 29, 1964 (AMNH), 13, Mar. 31, 1964 (A. Weaver, F. Coyle, VMNH), 1 ♀, [MYR 197], Mar. 31, 1965 (J. Beatty, JAB), 2 ♀, [MYR 265 – 269, 271], May 1965, Apr., Sept. 1967 (F. Moore, FSCA), 11 ♀, 2 juv., Aug. 16, 1966 (W. Shear, VMNH), 2 ♀, [MYR 105], May 18, 1973 (G. Edwards, FSCA), 1 ♀, [MYR 103], Mar. 10, 1978 (D. Richman, FSCA), 2 ♀; [MYR 226], Mar. 31, 1979 (P. Choate, FSCA), 23, [MYR 286], Feb. 15, 1986 (D. Folkerts, AMNH), 1 ♀. GEORGIA: Cob Co.: Kennesaw, Chastain Lakes [34.0234 – 84.6155, MYR 083], Nov. 15, 1997 (H. McNatt, AMNH), 13. Early Co.: 8.5 mi NNW Blakely [31.4645 – 84.99667, MYR 001 – 003], Mar. 24, 1992 (G. Folkerts, AMNH), 3 ♀. Floyd Co.: Rome [34.257 – 85.1647, MYR 248], (R. Battey, MCZ), 13. Fulton Co.: Atlanta [33.75 – 84.41667, MYR 203, 250], Apr. 14 – 16, 1946 (P. Fattig, AMNH), 13, 1 ♀. Monroe Co.: Forsyth [33.03438 – 83.9382, MYR 209], Nov. 1, 1963 (N. Mason, AMNH), 1 ♀. Thomas Co.: SE edge Thomasville, Millpond Plantation [30.807 – 83.9627, MYR 212], Mar. 31, 1968 (W. Sedgwick, AMNH), 1 ♀, spiderlings, [MYR 214], June 16, 1973 (F. Coyle, W. Shear, AMNH), 1 ♀, spiderlings.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA7CCD59B581FD80FE47EBC2.taxon	distribution	DISTRIBUTION: Known only from Georgia and adjacent Florida (fig. 63).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA7ACD5AB7EEFA4EFE2DEA63.taxon	description	Figures 2, 3, 10, 20, 30, 78 – 85	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA7ACD5AB7EEFA4EFE2DEA63.taxon	materials_examined	TYPES: Male holotype and female paratype from Samford University Campus [33.46299 – 86.76222], Jefferson Co., Alabama (April 30, 1998; J. Powell), deposited in AMNH.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA7ACD5AB7EEFA4EFE2DEA63.taxon	etymology	ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a patronym in honor of Mr. Neil Young, in recognition of his social activism for peace over the course of his distinguished musical career.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA7ACD5AB7EEFA4EFE2DEA63.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS: Males can be recognized by the presence of an elongate, well-defined ledge on the palpal tibia, which is excavated retrolaterally (best seen in ventral view), the long embolus and much shorter auxiliary prong (with its tip usually thick but lacking a distinct ledge, figs. 10, 30, 81 – 83). Females, difficult to distinguish morphologically, have spermathecae with an enlarged basal region, and bulbs originating from the base proximal to the central margin (fig. 84).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA7ACD5AB7EEFA4EFE2DEA63.taxon	description	MALE (HOLOTYPE): Specimen preparation and condition. Specimen preserved in ca. 70 % ethanol. Coloration appears to be faded. Pedipalp, leg I left side removed and stored in vial with specimen. General coloration. Carapace, chelicerae, and legs dark reddish brown (2.5 YR 2.5 / 3). Abdomen uniform dark brown (2.5 YR 2.5 / 1) dorsally, ventrum and spinnerets pale yellow, dorsum lacks faint stripes observed in other specimens. Cephalothorax. Carapace 7.19 long, 5.75 wide, glabrous, stout black bristles along fringe; surface smooth, pars cephalica elevated. Fringe, posterior margin with black bristles. Foveal groove deep, straight to slightly recurved. Eye group slightly raised, not on tubercle. AER slightly procurved, PER slightly recurved. PME, AME subequal in diameter. Sternum moderately setose, STRl 3.92, STRw 3.56. Posterior sternal sigilla very large, positioned centrally, not contiguous, anterior sigilla pairs small, oval, marginal. Chelicerae with distinct anterior tooth row (eight teeth), posterior margin with patch of small denticles. Palpal endites with patch of small cuspules on proximal, inner margin, labium lacking cus- pules, LBw 1.10, LBl 0.68. Rastellum consisting of five very stout spines on small mound. Abdomen. Setose, heavier black setae intermingled with fine black setae. Legs. Leg I: 5.62, 2.60, 4.08, 3.16, 2.60; leg IV: 5.44, 2.60, 4.68, 4.80, 2.88. Light tarsal scopulae on legs I, II. Tarsus I with single, staggered row of 11 trichobothria. Leg I spination pattern illustrated in Figures 20, 78 – 80; TSp 4, TSr 9, TSrd 1. Pedipalp. Articles stout, lacking distinct spines (figs. 10, 81 – 83). PTw 1.55, PTl 3.00, Bl 1.14. Elongate ledge on distalretrolateral surface of palpal tibia, positioned distally. Palpal bulb (fig. 30) distally bifurcate, embolus relatively slender, auxiliary prong thick, shorter in length than embolus, with distinct serrations. Variation (3). Cl 7.19 – 8.00, Cw 5.75 – 6.25; STRl 3.92 – 4.32, STRw 3.52 – 3.80; LBw 1.10 – 1.22, LBl 0.68 – 0.82; leg I: 5.50 – 5.81, 2.60 – 3.00, 4.04 – 4.16, 3.16 – 3.40, 2.60 – 2.88; leg IV: 5.44 – 6.19, 2.60, 4.68 – 5.00, 3.24 – 4.80, 2.72 – 3.00; PTw 1.47 – 1.55, PTl 3.00, Bl 1.05 – 1.14; TSp 4 – 5, TSr 9 – 10.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA7ACD5AB7EEFA4EFE2DEA63.taxon	materials_examined	FEMALE (PARATYPE): Specimen preparation and condition. Female collected live, preserved with male holotype. Genital plate removed and stored in microvial with specimens. Color. Carapace, legs, chelicerae, dark reddish brown (5 YR 3 / 4). Abdomen uniform dark brown dorsally (7.5 YR 3 / 2), ventrum and spinnerets pale yellow; recently collected specimens have wide dusky stripes on dorsal surface of abdomen. Cephalothorax. Carapace 7.76 long, 6.50 wide, glabrous, with generally smooth surface, pars cephalica moderately elevated. Fringe lacks setae. Foveal groove deep, procurved. Eye group slightly elevated on low mound. AER slightly procurved, PER slightly recurved, PME, AME subequal in diameter. Sternum moderately setose, STRl 4.36, STRw 3.92. Three pairs of sternal sigilla, anterior pairs small, oval, marginal, posterior pair much larger, oval, more mesially positioned. Chelicerae, anterior tooth row armed with 12 teeth, posterior margin with denticle patch. Palpal endites with numerous cuspules (. 30) concentrated at inner (promargin) posterior heel; labium with four cuspules, LBw 1.53, LBl 0.97. Rastellum consisting of five very stout spines positioned on mound; fringe of short spines along distal promargin extending upward from rastellum. Abdomen. Moderately setose. Legs. Leg I: 5.31, 2.80, 3.60, 2.60, 1.80; leg IV: 5.44, 3.12, 4.25, 3.75, 2.19. Tarsus I with single staggered row of eight trichobothria. Legs I – IV with moderately light scopulae on tarsi, light scopulae on distal one-third of metatarsi I, II. PT 3 s. 20, TB 3 s – dense patch of thin spines. Distinct preening comb on retrolateral distal surface (at tarsus – metatarsus joint) of metatarsi III, IV. Spermathecae. Two simple bulbs, arranged in transverse row, consisting of moderately sclerotized stalk and enlarged apical bulb, lightly sclerotized, borne medially on enlarged base (fig. 84).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA7ACD5AB7EEFA4EFE2DEA63.taxon	description	Variation (3). Cl 6.25 – 7.76, Cw 5.31 – 6.81; STRl 3.48 – 4.76, STRw 3.24 – 4.00; LBw 1.22 – 1.53, LBl 0.82 – 0.97; leg I: 4.00 – 5.75, 2.40 – 2.80, 2.80 – 3.80, 2.20 – 2.60, 1.40 – 1.80; leg IV: 4.12 – 5.44, 2.36 – 3.12, 3.60 – 4.44, 3.12 – 3.81, 1.80 – 2.19.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA7ACD5AB7EEFA4EFE2DEA63.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: UNITED STATES: ALABAMA: Butler Co.: no specific locality [31.8293 – 86.6208, MYR 188], Apr. 1, 1967 (R. Hamilton, AMNH), 1 ♀; Fort Dale Cemetery, 4.5 mi N Greenville [31.89549 – 86.655, MYR 255], Apr. 12, 1940 (A. Archer, AMNH), 13; 3 mi NW McKenzie on US Route 31 [31.5858 – 86.717, MYR 096], June 6, 1962 (K. Brandon, AMNH), 4 ♀, [MYR 091], Apr. 5, 1963 (J. MacMahon, AMNH), 5 ♀, [MYR 093], Mar. 20, 1967 (B. Valentine, AMNH), 4 ♀, [MYR 098], Apr. 6, 1968 (J. Beatty, JAB), 12 ♀, 6 juv., [MYR 099], June 21, 1973 (R. Little, CAU), 2 ♀; ca 1.2 mi NW junction AL- 55 on US- 31, just NW McKenzie, 31.56635 – 86.74021, elev. 93 m [MY 2537 – 2540], Feb. 26, 2004 (B. Hendrixson, D. Beamer, ECU-AMNH), 4 ♀; Persimmon Creek, 3 mi N Mckenzie [31.57559 – 86.7401, MYR 094], June 17, 1967 (N. Rubenstein, AMNH), 3 ♀. Baldwin Co.: Hurricane Landing, Mobile-Tensaw Delta WMA, 30.81922 – 87.91383, elev. 20 m [MY 2548], Feb. 26, 2004 (B. Hendrixson, D. Beamer, ECU-AMNH), 1 ♀. Clarke Co.: 5 mi S Jackson [31.446 – 87.8717, MYR 085], Mar. 20, 1998 (H. McNatt, AMNH), 1 ♀; 2 mi NW Jackson, Little Stave Creek [31.5496 – 87.93, MYR 097], June 1, 1963 (R. Brandon, AMNH), 2 ♀, 1 juv.; near Jackson Creek on AL- 69, 31.59195 – 87.97807, elev. 33 m [MY 2035 – 2036], June 14, 2003 (B. Hendrixson, P. Marek, ECU- AMNH), 2 ♀. Connecuh Co.: 10.7 mi N Cane creek on Route 83, small tributary of West Sepulga River [31.5968 – 87.0706, MYR 142], May 10, 1963 (R. Brandon, AMNH), 2 ♀. Crenshaw Co.: 0.8 mi N Leon on County Road 77 [31.5677 – 86.4013, MYR 090, 280 – 283], Mar. 2, 1986 (G. Folkerts, CDF), 4 ♀; 1 mi W Leon on County Road 37 [31.5576 – 86.4095, MYR 278, 279], Mar. 2, 1986 (G. Folkerts, CDF), 2 ♀. Dallas Co.: Cahaba river at Overton Road [32.32316 – 87.10021, MYR 082], Feb. 24, 1997 (M. Bell, R. Jenkins, AMNH), 1 ♀. Geneva Co.: Goose Hollow Road [31.0688 – 85.878, MYR 304], Feb. 15, 1997 (W. Howell, D. Coffey, C. Patrick, AMNH), 2 ♀. Jefferson Co.: Samford University Campus [33.46299 – 86.76222], [MYR 095], Apr. 16, 1998 (H. McNatt, A. Duke, AMNH), 13, [MYR 080], Apr. 17, 1998 (A. Duke, AMNH), 13, [MYR 058], Apr. 30, 1998 (J. Powell, AMNH), 13, 1 ♀; Birmingham, corner of VanBuren and Tyler Roads [33.4155 – 86.815, MYR 081], Feb. 6, 1997 (R. Jenkins, W. Howell, AMNH), 2 ♀. Mobile Co.: Mobile City Limits [30.6944 – 88.0431, MYR 302], Apr. 4, 2004 (R. Jenkins, W. Howell, AMNH), 1 ♀. Monroe Co.: 5.2 mi W Midway on State Road 47 [31.7262 – 87.1128, MYR 092, 285, 287], Feb. 22, 1986 (D., G. Folkerts, CDF), 3 ♀; N Tunnel Springs [31.6427 – 87.24, MYR 089], Jan. 23, 1969 (T. Schwarmer, CAU), 1 ♀. Shelby Co: Oak Mountain State Park [33.3429 – 86.7211, MYR 079], Apr. 30, 1997 (M. Bell, R. Jenkins, AMNH), 1 ♀, [MYR 256], Sept. 22, 1997 (R. Jenkins, W. Howell, AMNH), 13. Tuscaloosa Co.: Tuscaloosa [33.2098 – 87.5692, MYR 196], Feb. 8, 1951 (C. Hollis, AMNH), 13; University of Alabama [33.1934 – 87.54696, MYR 297], Apr. 21, 1970 (K. Manuel, CAU), 13, [MYR 198], (AMNH), 1 ♀. FLORIDA: Santa Rosa Co.: just E Escambia River on FL- 4, 30.95616 – 87.21464, elev. 16 m [MY 2551 – 2555], Feb. 27, 2004 (B. Hendrixson, D. Beamer, ECU-AMNH), 13, 3 ♀, 1 juv.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA7ACD5AB7EEFA4EFE2DEA63.taxon	distribution	DISTRIBUTION: Widely distributed throughout Alabama, plus one known locality in northwestern Florida (fig. 85).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA79CD54B7CAFBE6FCE0EA71.taxon	description	Figures 11, 21, 31, 85 – 91	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA79CD54B7CAFBE6FCE0EA71.taxon	materials_examined	TYPES: Male holotype, three male paratypes, and female paratype from T 22 N, R 3 E, Sec. 31 NW, Grenada Co., Mississippi (July 10 – 16, 1991, and Mar. 3 – Apr. 13, 1992; G. Baker, P. Miller, G. Snodgrass), deposited in AMNH.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA79CD54B7CAFBE6FCE0EA71.taxon	etymology	ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a patronym in honor of Dr. Patricia Miller.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA79CD54B7CAFBE6FCE0EA71.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS: Males can be recognized by the presence of a short, stubby ledge on the palpal tibia, a tibia without a noticeable retrolateral excavation in ventral view, and a long embolus and much shorter auxiliary prong, with its tip thick and bent toward the embolus (figs. 11, 31). As with other species in the fluviatilis group, females are difficult to diagnosis due to the paucity of morphological differences, but the spermathecal bulbs appear to have more elongate stalks and smaller bases than those of the other species (fig. 92), and have the posterior pair of sternal sigilla nearly contiguous.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA79CD54B7CAFBE6FCE0EA71.taxon	description	MALE (HOLOTYPE): Specimen preparation and condition. Specimen collected live in pitfall trap, preserved in ca. 70 % ethanol. Coloration appears to be faded. Pedipalp, leg I left side, removed and stored in vial with specimen. General coloration. Carapace, chelicerae, and legs dark reddish brown (2.5 YR 3 / 6). Abdomen uniform dark brown (5 YR 4 / 3) dorsally, ventrum and spinnerets pale yellow, wide dusky stripes on dorsum. Cephalothorax. Carapace 5.62 long, 4.50 wide, glabrous, stout black bristles along fringe; surface smooth, pars cephalica elevated. Fringe, posterior margin with black bristles. Foveal groove deep, slightly procurved. Eye group slightly raised, not on tubercle. AER slightly procurved, PER slightly recurved, PME, AME subequal in diameter. Sternum moderately setose, STRl 3.00, STRw 2.80. Posterior sternal sigilla very large, positioned centrally, not contiguous, anterior sigilla pairs small, oval, marginal. Chelicerae with distinct anterior tooth row (11 teeth), posterior margin with patch of small denticles. Palpal endites with patch of regularly shaped cuspules on proximal, inner margin, labium with four cuspules, LBw 1.00, LBl 0.65. Rastellum consisting of two very stout spines on small mound. Abdomen. Setose, heavier black setae intermingled with fine black setae. Legs. Leg I: 4.81, 2.16, 3.44, 2.76, 2.36; leg IV: 4.75, 2.44, 4.00, 3.88, 2.68. Light tarsal scopulae on legs I, II. Tarsus I with single, slightly staggered row of nine trichobothria. Leg I spination pattern illustrated in Figures 21, 86 – 88; TSp 8, TSr 16, TSrd 1. Pedipalp. Articles stout, lacking distinct spines (figs. 11, 89 – 91). PTw 1.30, PTl 2.37, Bl 0.92. Ledge on distal-retrolateral surface of palpal tibia prominent, positioned distally (figs. 89, 90). Palpal bulb (fig. 31) distally bifurcate, embolus relatively slender, auxiliary prong thick, much shorter in length than embolus, with distinct bend toward embolus. Variation (3). Cl 5.62 – 5.93, Cw 4.50 – 4.87; STRl 3.00 – 3.24, STRw 2.80 – 3.00; LBw 1.00, LBl 0.62 – 0.5; leg I: 4.81 – 5.18, 2.16 – 2.36, 3.44 – 3.80, 2.60 – 2.80, 2.36 – 2.40; leg IV: 4.69 – 4.87, 2.20 – 2.44, 3.60 – 4.00, 3.84 – 4.00, 2.40 – 2.68; PTw 1.27 – 1.37, PTl 2.37 – 3.00, Bl 0.92 – 1.15; TSp 7 – 8, TSr 13 – 16.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA79CD54B7CAFBE6FCE0EA71.taxon	materials_examined	FEMALE (PARATYPE): Specimen preparation and condition. Female collected live in pitfall trap, preserved in same manner as holotype. Genital plate removed and stored in microvial with specimen. Color. Carapace, legs, chelicerae, dark reddish brown (5 YR 3 / 4). Abdomen uniform reddish brown dorsally (5 YR 4 / 3), ventrum and spinnerets pale yellow; recently collected specimens have wide dusky stripes on dorsum. Cephalothorax. Carapace 5.62 long, 4.56 wide, glabrous; generally smooth surface, pars cephalica moderately elevated. Fringe lacks setae. Foveal groove deep, moderately procurved. Eye group slightly elevated on low medial mound. AER slightly procurved, PER slightly recurved, PME, AME subequal in diameter. Sternum moderately setose, STRl 3.20, STRw 3.12. Three pairs of sternal sigilla, anterior pairs small, oval, marginal, posterior pair much larger, oval, more mesially positioned, nearly contiguous (separated by thin line of setae). Chelicerae, anterior tooth row armed with 11 teeth, posterior margin with denticle patch. Palpal endites with cuspules (ca. 37) concentrated at inner (promargin) posterior heel; labium with one cuspule, LBw 1.22, LBl 0.76. Rastellum consisting of five very stout spines positioned on mound; fringe of short spines along distal promargin extending upward from rastellum. Abdomen. Moderately setose. Legs. Leg I: 3.56, 1.80, 2.40, 1.68, 1.20; leg IV: 3.60, 2.00, 3.12, 2.60, 1.60. Tarsus I with single staggered row of eight trichobothria. Legs I – IV with moderately light scopulae on tarsi, light scopulae on distal third of metatarsus I. PT 3 s. 20, TB 3 s – dense patch of thin spines. Distinct preening comb on retrolateral distal surface (at tarsus – metatarsus joint) of metatarsi III, IV. Spermathecae. With relatively elongate stalk, terminating in lightly sclerotized bulb, base relatively small, heavily sclerotized (fig. 92). MATERIAL EXAMINED: UNITED STATES: MISSISSIPPI: Calhoun Co.: 13 mi NW Bruce [34.1476 – 89.2557, MYR 190], May 8, 1985 (P. Lago, AMNH), 13. Choctaw Co.: Tombigbee National Forest, Choctaw Recreation Area, Chata Trail, 33.27277 – 89.14778, elev. 192 m [MY 2039], June 16, 2003 (B. Hendrixson, P. Marek, ECU-AMNH), 1 ♀. Grenada Co.: T 22 N R 3 E, 31 NW, Section 13 [33.7295 – 90.0281, MYR 185], Mar. 31 – Apr. 13, 1992 (G. Snodgrass, AMNH), 43; T 21 N, R 2 E, Section 12, 13 N & R 3 E, Section 7 S, 18 N [33.6988 – 90.0373, MYR 186, 187], Mar. 12, 1992 (G. Snodgrass, AMNH), 63; T 22 N, R 3 E, Section 31 [33.7295 – 90.0281, MYR 192, 193], July 10 – 16, 1991, Mar. 31, 1992 (G. Baker, P. Miller, G. Snodgrass, AMNH), 1 ♀, 13. Lafayette Co.: 8 mi SE Oxford, 34.6 – 89.4833: [MYR 172 – 181, 251, 294], Apr. 5 – May 18, 1993 (G. Stratton, AMNH), 33; [MYR 296], July 8, 1992 (K. Kallies, AMNH), 1 ♀. Oktibbeha Co.: Craig Springs [33.3151 – 88.9228, MYR 247, 249, 252 – 254], Nov. 10 – Dec. 5, 1980, Nov. 24, 1982 (G. Snodgrass, AMNH), 93. Panola Co.: 14 mi ESE Batesville [34.1807 – 89.7772, MYR 182 – 184], Mar. 12, 1992 (M. Caterino, AMNH), 43. Pontotoc Co.: 1 mi SE Ecru [34.34384 – 89.01433, MYR 189], May 8, 1980 (W. Cross, AMNH), 13. Yalobusha Co: 3 mi SE Water Valley [34.141 – 89.5876, MYR 191], May 8, 1985 (P. Lago, AMNH), 23.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA79CD54B7CAFBE6FCE0EA71.taxon	distribution	DISTRIBUTION: Known only from northern Mississippi (fig. 85).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA77CD57B596FBEBFC2EEF0D.taxon	description	Figures 12, 22, 85, 93 – 98	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA77CD57B596FBEBFC2EEF0D.taxon	materials_examined	TYPES: Male holotype from 1 mile east of Union, [32.5716 – 89.1056], Newton County, Mississippi (Feb. 12, 1983; T. Lockley), deposited in AMNH, courtesy of Dr. Patricia Miller.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA77CD57B596FBEBFC2EEF0D.taxon	etymology	ETYMOLOGY: The specific name is a patronym in honor of Dr. W. Howell of Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA77CD57B596FBEBFC2EEF0D.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS: Males can be recognized by the presence of a bifurcate palpal bulb, with the lower auxiliary prong being much shorter than the embolus, bearing a swollen, distinct accessory ledge which gives it the appearance of being doubled distally, with the tip of the prong curved, and by the ledge of the palpal tibia being short and stubby (figs. 12, 98). Females are unknown.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA77CD57B596FBEBFC2EEF0D.taxon	description	MALE (HOLOTYPE): Specimen preparation and condition. Specimen collected live from ‘‘ under a log’ ’, preserved in ca. 70 % ethanol. Coloration appears to be faded. Both pedipalps, leg I left side removed and stored in vial with specimen. General coloration. Carapace, chelicerae, and legs dark red (2.5 YR 3 / 6). Abdomen very dusky red (2.5 YR 2.5 / 2) dorsally, ventrum and spinnerets pale yellow; faint dusky stripes on dorsum. Cephalothorax. Carapace 5.94 long, 4.94 wide, glabrous, stout black bristles along fringe; surface smooth, pars cephalica elevated. Fringe, posterior margin with black bristles. Foveal groove deep, slightly procurved. Eyes on low mound. AER straight to slightly procurved, PER slightly recurved, PME, AME subequal in diameter. Sternum moderately setose, STRl 3.28, STRw 3.08. Posterior sternal sigilla large, positioned centrally, contiguous, anteri- or sigilla pairs small, oval, marginal. Chelicerae with distinct anterior tooth row (10 teeth), posterior margin with patch of small denticles. Palpal endites with patch of small cuspules on proximal, inner margin, labium with three cuspules, LBw 1.12, LBl 0.62. Rastellum consisting of five very stout spines on mound. Abdomen. Setose, heavier black setae intermingled with fine black setae. Legs. Leg I: 5.12, 2.40, 4.04, 2.80, 2.56; leg IV: 5.00, 2.20, 4.40, 4.48, 2.68. Very light tarsal scopulae present on legs I, II. Tarsus I with single, slightly staggered row of seven trichobothria. Leg I spination pattern illustrated in Figures 22, 93 – 95; TSp 7, TSr 11, TSrd 3. Pedipalp. Articles stout, lacking distinct spines (figs. 96 – 98). PTw 0.80, PTl 1.67, Bl 1.05. Ledge on distal-retrolateral surface of palpal tibia. Palpal bulb (figs. 12, 98) distally bifurcate, embolus relatively slender, auxiliary prong very thick, with swollen, distinct accessory ledge. FEMALE: Unknown.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA77CD57B596FBEBFC2EEF0D.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: Only the holotype.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA77CD57B596FBEBFC2EEF0D.taxon	distribution	DISTRIBUTION: Known only from the type locality in Mississippi (fig. 85). THE MINUTA GROUP	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA77CD57B596FBEBFC2EEF0D.taxon	discussion	This group includes a single species, from Florida, that may represent the sister group of all other Myrmekiaphila. Males lack the expanded ledge on the palpal tibia (fig. 102) and show only vague traces of a single embolar tooth (on the distal, rather than proximal, edge of the embolus). Alternatively, these features could represent a derived condition, thus representing a loss rather than a plesiomorphy.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA74CD51B5BEFE2FFBB1EC6B.taxon	description	Figures 13, 23, 32, 85, 99 – 105	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA74CD51B5BEFE2FFBB1EC6B.taxon	materials_examined	TYPES: Male holotype and six male paratypes from Oldacre Woods [29.6516 – 82.3248], Gainesville, Alachua Co., Florida (P. Choate; May 6, 1982), deposited in AMNH. Female paratype from Gainesville [29.6516 – 82.3248], Alachua Co., Florida (June 14, 1983; C., G. Edwards), deposited in FSCA.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA74CD51B5BEFE2FFBB1EC6B.taxon	etymology	ETYMOLOGY: The specific name refers to the diagnostically small size of this species.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA74CD51B5BEFE2FFBB1EC6B.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS: Males are easily recognized by the absence of the expanded ledge on the palpal tibia (fig. 102) and the embolus with one distal tooth, lacking subdistal serrations (figs. 13, 32). Males and females are easily distinguished from all other species on the basis of their small size (CL, 5.0 mm) and an outer carapace border that is pigmented (black / deep purple coloration).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA74CD51B5BEFE2FFBB1EC6B.taxon	description	MALE (HOLOTYPE): Specimen preparation and condition. Specimen collected live in pitfall trap, preserved in ca. 70 % ethanol. Coloration faded. Pedipalp, leg I left side removed and stored in vial with specimen. General coloration. Carapace, chelicerae, and legs yellowish red (5 YR 4 / 6), outer border of carapace pigmented black / deep purple. Abdomen uniform dark reddish brown (5 YR 3 / 2) dorsally, ventrum and spinnerets pale yellow, lacks faint stripes observed in other specimens. Cephalothorax. Carapace 4.44 long, 3.44 wide, glabrous, stout black bristles along fringe; surface smooth, pars cephalica elevated. Fringe, posterior margin with black bristles. Foveal groove deep, procurved. Eye group slightly raised, not on tubercle. AER slightly procurved, PER slightly recurved, PME, AME subequal in diameter. Sternum moderately setose, STRl 2.42, STRw 2.17. Posterior sternal sigilla large, positioned toward margin, anterior sigilla pairs small, oval, marginal. Chelicerae with distinct anterior tooth row (seven teeth), posterior margin with patch of small denticles. Palpal endites with patch of small thin cuspules on proximal, inner margin, labium lacking cuspules, LBw 0.73, LBl 0.39. Rastellum consisting of three very stout spines on small mound. Abdomen. Setose, heavier black setae intermingled with fine black setae. Legs. Leg I: 3.28, 1.68, 2.32, 1.80, 1.68; leg IV: 3.28, 1.64, 2.88, 2.76, 1.68. Light tarsal scopulae on legs I – IV. Tarsus I with single, staggered row of eight trichobothria. Leg I spination pattern illustrated in Figures 23, 99 – 101; TSp 21, TSr 4, TSrd 1. Pedipalp. Articles slender, lacking distinct spines (figs. 102 – 104). PTw 0.70, PTl 1.90, Bl 0.82. Ledge on distalretrolateral surface of palpal tibia absent. Palpal bulb (figs. 13, 32) not branched distally, embolus slender, lacking serrations. Variation (3). Cl 2.82 – 4.44, Cw 2.25 – 3.44; STRl 1.78 – 2.17, STRw 1.50 – 2.42; LBw 0.49 – 0.73, LBl 0.24 – 0.39; leg I: 2.52 – 3.28, 1.22 – 1.68, 1.80 – 2.32, 1.37 – 1.80, 1.25 – 1.68; leg IV: 2.37 – 3.28, 1.25 – 1.64, 2.27 – 2.88, 1.97 – 2.76, 1.20 – 1.68; PTw 0.39 – 0.70, PTl 1.53 – 1.90, Bl 0.61 – 0.82; TSp 1 – 4, TSr 9 – 21.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA74CD51B5BEFE2FFBB1EC6B.taxon	materials_examined	FEMALE (PARATYPE): Specimen preparation and condition. Female collected live, wandering, preserved in ca. 70 % ethanol. Genital plate removed and stored in microvial with specimens. Color. Carapace, legs, chelicerae, dark reddish brown (2.5 YR 2.5 / 4), outer border of carapace pigmented black / deep purple. Abdomen uniform brown dorsally (7.5 YR 4 / 2), ventrum and spinnerets pale yellow; specimens have wide dusky medial stripe on dorsum of abdomen. Cephalothorax. Carapace 4.40 long, 3.12 wide, glabrous; generally smooth surface, pars cephalica moderately elevated. Fringe lacks setae. Foveal groove deep, procurved. Eye group slightly elevated on low mound. AER slightly procurved, PER slightly recurved, PME, AME subequal in diameter. Sternum moderately setose, STRl 2.47, STRw 2.12. Posterior sternal sigilla large, positioned toward margins, anterior sigilla pairs small, oval, marginal. Chelicerae anterior tooth row armed with six teeth, posterior margin with denticle patch. Palpal endites with numerous cuspules (ca. 24) concentrated at inner (promargin) posterior heel; labium with two cuspules, LBw 0.83, LBl 0.44. Rastellum consisting of three very stout spines positioned on mound; fringe of short spines along distal promargin extending upward from rastellum. Abdomen. Moderately setose. Legs. Leg I: 2.82, 1.52, 1.80, 1.37, 1.00; leg IV: 2.50, 1.75, 2.37, 1.82, 1.00. Tarsus I with single staggered row of seven trichobothria. Legs I – IV with moderately light scopulae on tarsi, light scopulae on distal third of metatarsus I. PT 3 s. 20, TB 3 s – dense patch of thin spines. Distinct preening comb on retrolateral distal surface (at tarsus – metatarsus joint) of metatarsi III, IV. Spermathecae: Two simple spermathecal bulbs, in transverse row, consisting of moderately sclerotized stalk and enlarged apical bulb; base relatively large (fig. 105). MATERIAL EXAMINED: UNITED STATES: FLORIDA: Alachua Co.: no specific locality [29.7086 – 82.3332, MYR 171], Nov. 18, 1936 (H. Wallace, AMNH), 1 juv., [MYR 298], Aug. 4, 1938 (AMNH), 1 juv.; Gainesville [29.6516 – 82.3248, MYR 147], June 14, 1983 (C., G., Edwards, FSCA), 13; Gainesville, Oldacre Woods [MYR 149], May 6, 1982 (P. Choate, AMNH), 63. Columbia Co.: High Springs, O’leno State Park, off Highway 441 [29.8544 – 82.6121, 052], Jan. 22, Aug. 5, 1988 (D. Corey, AMNH), 23. Gadsden Co.: no specific locality [30.5633 – 84.6027, MYR 146], July 28, 1934 (J. Kilby, AMNH), 1 juv. Leon Co.: no specific locality [30.4946 – 84.2082, MYR 300], July 30, 1950 (AMNH), 1 ♀, 1 juv. Polk Co.: Lake Wales, Bok Tower Gardens, Route 17 A [27.9359 – 81.5777, MYR 150], Aug. 20, 1987 (D. Corey, AMNH), 23.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA74CD51B5BEFE2FFBB1EC6B.taxon	distribution	DISTRIBUTION: Known only from central Florida and the eastern panhandle (fig. 85). UNPLACED SPECIES	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA72CD51B5A5FD89FBC1EAC6.taxon	description	Figures 1, 106	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA72CD51B5A5FD89FBC1EAC6.taxon	diagnosis	DIAGNOSIS: Females can be distinguished on the basis of their unique spermathecal morphology (fig. 106): the spermathecae are widely separated and have a small base, with a relatively elongate stalk terminating in a very lightly sclerotized hemispherical bulb.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA72CD51B5A5FD89FBC1EAC6.taxon	description	DESCRIPTION: Female described by Petrunkevitch (1925); males are unknown.	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA72CD51B5A5FD89FBC1EAC6.taxon	materials_examined	MATERIAL EXAMINED: UNITED STATES: INDIANA: Lawrence Co.: Mitchell [38.7328 – 86.4736, MYR 204], Sept. 1, 1906 (A., W. Petrunkevitch, AMNH), 1 ♀ (holotype).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
F345F707EA72CD51B5A5FD89FBC1EAC6.taxon	distribution	DISTRIBUTION: Known only from the type locality in Mitchell, Indiana (fig. 1).	en	BOND, JASON E., PLATNICK, NORMAN I. (2007): A Taxonomic Review of the Trapdoor Spider Genus Myrmekiaphila (Araneae, Mygalomorphae, Cyrtaucheniidae). American Museum Novitates 3596 (1): 1-32, DOI: 10.1206/0003-0082(2007)3596[1:ATROTT]2.0.CO;2, URL: http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-abstract&doi=10.1206%2F0003-0082(2007)3596%5B1%3AATROTT%5D2.0.CO%3B2
