Two new ant-mimicking spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) from Costa Rica

Abstract

During a recent investigation of ant-mimicking arthropods in Costa Rica, two new species of salticid spiders were discovered. Here, I provide descriptions of the two species, Myrmapana costaricaensis sp. nov. and Corcovetella galianoae sp. nov. The former species has two forms; the dark form resembles Neoponera ants, while the light form resembles Pseudomyrmex ants. Corcovetella galianoae resembles Camponotus ants.

Keywords

• Batesian mimicry
• Corcovetella
• Myrmapana