Luphocemus is a genus of small to medium sized tarantulas with a robust body.[1]
Species
The genus was first described in 1960 when it was placed in the family Barychelidae. The only species was Luphocemus insidiosus.[2] In 1965, the genus was sunk into Harpactirella, and L.insidiosus became Harpactirella insidiosa. In 2022, H.insidiosa was considered to be a synonym of Ischnocolus elongatus, so Luphocemus became a synonym of Ischnocolus.[3] In 2026, the genus was resurrected with two species, the original L.insidiosus plus L.elongata. They can be differentiated by their morphological characteristics and their lifestyle. They construct a tube burrow which is lined with dense web, and has side chambers and a small turret around the entrance.[1]
As of March2026[update], this genus contained two species, both found in Morocco:[3]
