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Figures 1-2. Scaphiella agocena sp. nov. Fig. 1. Eyes from above. Fig. 2. 
Epigynal area from below. Figures 3-4. Scaphiella curlena sp. nov. Fig. 3. 
Eyes from above. Fig. 4. Epigynal area from below. Figs. 5-9. Scaphiella 
cymbalaria Simon. Fig. 5. Eyes and bases of chelicerae from above. Fig. 6. 
Sternum of male from below. Fig. 7. Left male palpal tarsus; prolateral 
view. Fig. 8. Female abdomen; left side. Fig. 9. Epigynal area from below. 
are difficult to separate into species with certainty; they seem to 
be very consistent in following the generic palpal tarsal pattern but 
specific differences within this pattern are frustratingly difficult to 
recognize. Females, on the other hand, appear to be much more 
easily separable into species, especially, if we emphasize the features 
of the epigynal area which has usually received little attention in 
the past. It should also be noted that the matching of males and 
females is also somewhat problematical and errors are to be expected. 
I feel, however, fairly safe in the way this has been done in the 
present paper. The most important features of the genus observed 
during my study of the group may be stated as follows: The whole 
body is strongly chitinized, especially in males. The carapace is of 
