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Trichopelma laselva Valerio, 1986

Costa Rica ♀

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Taxonomy and History

Scientific Name : Trichopelma laselva

Described By: Valerio, 1986
Researcher Profile: Carlos E. Valerio
Genus: Trichopelma
Etymology: The name refers to the type locality .
Original Type Locality: Finca La Selva Station, near Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui , Heredia Province (10° 25' N, 84° 01' W),

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Mygalomorph spiders in the Barychelidae (Araneae) from Costa Rica

Carlos E. Valerio ,1986
Two species of Barychelidae, Psalisto s venadensis and Trichopelma laselva, are described from Costa Rica . These are the first records Of this mygalomorph family from this country . Both species were associated with tropical wet forests .
Journal of Arachnology 14: 93-99
- Trichopelma laselva

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