Lapsias is a spider genus of the jumping spider family, Salticidae.[1]
Lapsias, Galianora and Thrandina are informally classified as "lapsiines". These are believed to be basal jumping spiders. While Galianora and Thrandina are sister genera, it is not certain if they form a clade with Lapsias, or if the common characteristics are symplesiomorphic.[2]
Lapsias lorax is typical of the genus, with large eyes and prominent male palps.[3] There is a short video of Lapsias lorax, showing typical jumping spider behavior.[4]
As of April 2022, the World Spider Catalog accepted 12 species:[1]
Lapsias melanopygus Caporiacco, 1947 is considered a doubtful name (nomen dubium).[1]
Lapsias is a spider genus of the jumping spider family, Salticidae.
