A new species of the genus Karschia Walter, 1889 (Solifugae, Karschiidae) from China

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Authors: Aidie Chen, Wenlong Fan, Feng Zhang
DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1269.180913
Cited by: 1
References: 18

Abstract

A new species of the genus Karschia Walter, 1889, Karschia (Karschia) baii sp. nov ., is described from northwest China. We provide a detailed morphological description, diagnostic features, and illustrations for the new species, and present its known distribution in China. Additionally, the first photographs of wild mating for the family Karschiidae are presented.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies Planarian Biology and Electrostimulation

Publication details

Journal / source
ZooKeys
Publisher
Pensoft Publishers
Volume
1269
Pages
181–197
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN