P Subfusca Lowland, Highland

[Craig Toon]

Hello all please see attached Pictures. the picture on the right I was sold as a P. Subfusca Lowland which is female 100%. The Picture on the Left I was sold titled P. Subfusca Bara Lowland and has been sexed as a Male. My question is, are they both the same or is the one on the log on the left a High Land species? your help would be greatly appreciated.

[Peter Roach]

Firstly, there is no such species as 'bara' and hasnt been one since 1996.

Secondly, male and female pokies can sometimes have slightly different coloured markings especially on the abdomen.

mf subfusca Pocock, 1895....................Sri Lanka [urn:lsid:amnh.org:spidersp:002360]
Scurria fasciata Ausserer, 1871a: 199, pl. 1, f. 8 (m, misidentified).
P. s. Pocock, 1895a: 171 (Dmf).
P. bara Chamberlin, 1917: 71 (Df).
P. s. Kirk, 1996: 21 (S).

I would suggest that you read this . . . . . . >> http://thebts.co.uk/forums/showthrea...lue-P-subfusca

[Peter Lacey]

They both look lowland to me, but photo identity is always going to throw up issues. For 1 you have the left image poorly lit whilst the other probably uses a flash. I'd suggest taking pix outside, using natural light.
What is the history of these? where were they purchased, how long have you had them, what size are they?