A New Species of Metavononoides from Southern Espírito Santo, Brazil (Arachnida: Opiliones: Cosmetidae)

Abstract

A new species of Cosmetidae belonging to the genus Metavononoides Roewer, 1928 is herein described. Metavononoides renneri sp.nov. is clearly recognized by its distinctive tarsal formula, by the ratio length/width of dorsal scutum, and by its characteristic color pattern. The new species is the thirteenth species included in the genus. It is known only from the type locality, Bom Jesus do Norte, Alto da Torre, Espírito Santo, Brazil.