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Stichoplastoris asterix (Valerio, 1980)

Costa Rica ♂♀

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Taxonomy and History

Scientific Name : Stichoplastoris asterix

Described By: (Valerio, 1980)
Researcher Profile: Carlos E. Valerio
Genus: Stichoplastoris
Etymology: Arbitrary combination of letters. Asterix is the small character in French fable "Astérix le Gaulois" Goscinny and Vderzo.
Original Type Locality: Macho holotipo de Comadre , Provincia de Limón (VCR-523)

- Stichoplastus asterix Valerio, 1980

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Arañas terafosidas de Costa Rica (Araneae, Theraphosidae). I. Sericopelma y Brachypelma

Carlos E. Valerio ,1980
Seven species of Sericopelma and 3 of Brachypelma are described as new and Brachypelma mesomelas (O.P. Cambridge), is redescribed and discussed. All diagnosis and key in English.
Brenesia 18: 259-288
- Sericopelma dota, Sericopelma ferrugineum, Sericopelma generala, Sericopelma immensum, Sericopelma melanotarsum, Sericopelma silvicola, Sericopelma upala, Stichoplastoris asterix

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