A revision of Nomaua (Araneae: Synotaxidae) and description of a new synotaxid genus from New Zealand: Tuhinga 20

Tuhinga 20: 137 - 158

ABSTRACT: The genus Nomaua (Araneae: Synotaxidae: Pahorinae), endemic to New Zealand, is revised, including description of five new species (Nomaua urquharti, N. rimutaka, N. repanga, N. taranga and N. rakiura). The female of the type species (Nomaua crinifrons (Urquhart, 1891)) is also described for the first time. The genus Wairua is placed as a new junior synonym of Nomaua. Species of Nomaua are now known from Northland to Stewart Island. A new genus and new species, Zeatupua forsteri (Synotaxidae: Physogleninae), related to the Australian genera Tupua and Paratupua, is also described.

KEYWORDS: Revision, spiders, Synotaxidae, New Zealand, Nomaua, Wairua, Zeatupua, Paratupua.