Identification Keys

[gunslinger]

Does anybody know of any good identification keys for genus Steatoda or Agelenopsis? I have only yet found reference to the 1941 Chamberlin and Ivie paper for N. American Agelenidae, but find it VERY hard to actually get, and I found some Therididae keys mentioned, but Im hesitant to spend time and money aquiring something before I know if its actually what Im looking for.

Any hints in the right direction are appreciated.

 

[What]

Most therediidae keys are highly based upon the anatomy of the genitalia. If you have pictures they can probably be ID'd from those via *shutter* the patterning.

 

[Bastian Drolshagen]

hi,
maybe this helps:
Gertsch, W. J. (1960b): The fulva group of the spider genus Steatoda (Araneae, Theridiidae). Am. Mus. Novit. 1982: 1-48.

As far as I know both genera you´re looking for haven´t been revised (recently), so there are no keys. This means hard work and get all the first descriptions.

 

[gunslinger]

I pretty much figured it would consist of a compilation of numerous descriptions and such. I just dont know how to find many of them being that many are from as far back as 1930's and I cant seem to get my hands on them without selling my soul.

THanks for the input guys.