Pontellina plumata

(Dana, 1849)

Females: Posterior Pr corners extend more than 1/2 way along Gns; P5 B seta extends well short of base of first outer edge spine on terminal segment. More characters can be accessed by backtracking the key:
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Males: Posterolateral corners of Pr, in lateral view, angular and bearing denticle; right chela Exp1-2 extending distally as relatively slender, digitiform process opposing apex of narrow, curved Exp3. More characters can be accessed by backtracking the key:
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