Armascirus

Gnathosoma. Pedipalps 5-segmented, end in a strong claw, and extend beyond the subcapitulum by at least the last segment. Apophysis between the genua and tibiotarsi, which tapers to a point, usually present; this apophysis shorter in males than in females. Basifemora complemented with a simple seta; telofemora with a spine-like seta. These two segments fused, although a line remains visible and they can thus be differentiated. Subcapitulum complemented with 6 pairs of setae (hg1–4 and 2 pairs of adoral setae). It can be covered by integumental papillae which are either randomly distributed or form a polygonal, reticulated pattern. Idiosoma, dorsal. Female dorsal idiosoma with at least one sclerotized plate that bears 2 pairs of setose sensillae (at and pt) and 2 pairs of simple setae (lps and mps). 0–4 other major plates and platelets may also be present. All plates, if present, covered by integumental papillae that form a reticulated pattern. Integument between the plates is striated. 7 pairs of setae, c1–2, d1–h1, present. Each seta, when not on a major plate or platelet, surrounded by a minute platelet that is only slightly larger than the setal socket. Cupule im present, usually laterad or in the proximity of e1. Dorsal idiosoma of males is similar except a single large plate complemented with c1–2, d1–e1 present. Idiosoma, ventral. Coxae reticulated in the same manner as the dorsal plates. Coxae I–II often fused; Coxae III–IV often fused. Setal formula of coxae I–IV in males 3-1-3-3 (including the paracoxal seta), in females 3-2-3-3 (including the paracoxal seta). Genital plates each bear 4 setae; 2 pairs of genital papillae visible underneath the plates. Anal plates bear 1 pair of setae (ps1). 2 pairs of setae (ps2 and h2) associated with but do not occur on the anal plates. Cupule ih present in close proximity to h2. Integument between plates striated and bears 5–7 pairs of additional setae. The ventral idiosoma of males similar except the coxae are much more extensive. A sclerotized aedeagus is often visible in association with the genital plates. Legs comparatively long, at least ¾ the length, and often longer than the body. Famulus on tarsi I normally shaped. Tarsi are constricted apically, resulting in large tarsal lobes. Trichobothrium on leg tibia IV present. Ambulacral claws occur on either side of a 4-rayed empodium.