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Ali P A. The first record of Evarcha pulchella (Thorell, 1895) (Araneae: Salticidae) from Pakistan with the first description of its female. J. Insect Biodivers. Syst 2025; 11 (1) :253-258
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Department of Zoology, Women University Swabi, Swabi, Pakistan , pirasmat85@gmail.com
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The jumping spider Evarcha pulchella (Thorell, 1895) (Salticidae) is recorded for the first time in Pakistan, based on material from the subtropical Hindu Kush dry meadows and hills. The female of this species is described for the first time. Detailed diagnostic illustrations and photographs of specimens are provided.
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Article Type: Short Paper | Subject: Systematics/Other taxa
Received: 2024/05/15 | Accepted: 2025/10/4 | Published: 2025/01/1

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