New species of Himalmartensus Wang & Zhu, 2008 (Araneae: Amaurobiidae) with the first description of a male from the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Western Himalaya, India

Researchers have identified a new spider species within the genus Himalmartensus from the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, part of India's Western Himalayas. This discovery is significant as it includes the first description of a male specimen for this genus in India, expanding our understanding of regional biodiversity. The study employed detailed morphological analysis to characterize the new species, contributing valuable insights into the taxonomic diversity of Amaurobiidae spiders in this UNESCO-listed region.

Quasin, S., Siliwal, M., & Prasad Uniyal, V. (2015). New species of Himalmartensus Wang & Zhu, 2008 (Araneae: Amaurobiidae) with the first description of a male from the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Western Himalaya, India. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity, 8(3), 247–250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japb.2015.08.005