Thomisus citrinellus Simon 1875 is a new record (Araneae: Thomisidae) for spider fauna of Iraq

A thomisid spider species, Thomisus citrinellus Simon 1875 is recorded for the first time inIraq. Photographs of habitus and genitalia of the species are presented. Descriptions and localities of species are also given.

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