Range extension for Lycosa praegrandis C.L. Koch, 1836 (Araneae: Lycosidae): first record from the Republic of Kosovo and notes on ontogenetic colour change
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https://doi.org/10.11606/1807-0205/2025.65.046Palavras-chave:
Balkans, Distribution, Faunistics, Lycosid, Spider, Wolf spiderResumo
Lycosa praegrandis C.L. Koch, 1836 is reported for the first time from the Republic of Kosovo, three specimens collected allow some discussion and illustration of ontogenetic colour change in this taxon.
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