Superfamily Argiopoidea 



except in the three cave-inhabiting genera (Anihrobia, Pbanetta, 

 and Troglohyphantes). The epigynum is sometimes compara- 

 tively simple; but it is often furnished with prominent appendages, 

 the ovipositor. This ovipositor in the more highly specialized 

 forms (Fig. 387) is remarkable in that it is composed of two pro- 

 jections: one, the scape arising in the usual position in front of the 



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Fig. 387. EPIGYNUM OF BATHYPHANTES NIGRINUS 



opening of the oviduct; and the other, the parmula, arising 

 behind this opening. The second projection is concealed by the 

 first, except when the organ is viewed in profile. Fach of these 

 projections is grooved on the face next its fellow, the two grooves 

 forming a tube. 



The following table of genera includes the greater part of 

 our known forms; but there are some of doubtful position that 

 have not been included. 



TABLE OF GENERA OF THE LINYPHIIN/€ 



A. Endites of the pedipalps as wide at the base as they are long. 

 Anterior metatarsi not longer than the tibiae. Legs un- 

 armed or very sparingly spined; tibia; always without 

 lateral spines. 

 B. Eyes wanting. P. 377. Anthrobia 



BB. Eyes present. 



C. Posterior eyes in a semicircular procurved line. I\ ^77. 



Phanetta 

 CC. Posterior eyes in a straight or nearly straight line. 



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