New spider species found in Azerbaijan and named after Kelbajar

Today the Institute of Zoology of the National Academy of Science of Azerbaijan reported that three new species of spiders have been found in Azerbaijan.

They were discovered by Natalya Snegova, PhD (Biology). The spiders belong to the Harvestman Family. They are called Rilaena kelbajarica, Phalangium mcheidzeae, Phalangium gorbunovi.

Azerbaijani scientists found out Cryptosporidium parvum, a guest species, among domestic animals and invaders for the first time, according to Trend.

Moreover, new insects – six species of dragonflies – were discovered in Azerbaijan, which were typical of Caucasus fauna: (Coenagrion puella (Linnaeus, 1758), C.vanbrinkae Lohmann, 1993, Cordulegaster insignis charpentieri Kolenati, C.vanbrinkae Lohman, 1993, Crocothemis servilla Drury, 1773, Libellula pontica Selys, 1887).