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The spider Phrurolithus festivus (C.L. Koch, 1835) and the family Corinnidae, to which the species belongs, are recorded from Turkey for the first time. The characteristic features of this species are described and illustrated and data regarding collecting sites and distribution all over the world are given. Localities of the collecting sites are plotted on a map. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on the new spider of the genus troglohyphantes from a cave in Turkey. It discusses the differences between the new species and related species. The article also illustrates the morphological character to distinguish the new specie from the closely related species. It further explains that the specimens being used in the research were hand-collected and preserved in 90% ethanol and all illustrations were made with an Olympus SZX 16 stereomicroscope with drawing tube.

The article offers information on the discovery of five new species of spiders found in the caves of Turkey. The spiders were collected from the Aegean Region caves of Turkey and identification done using the keys by Heimer and Nentwig (1991), Roberts (1995), and Locket and Millidge (1953). These species include the Amaurobius fenetralis, Palliduphantes istrianus, and the Nesticus morisii. The locations where they were found and the genders of the spiders found in each area are presented.

The article discusses a study on a new genus of the spider fauna, Peucetia virescens that is found in Turkey. The Peucetia is related to the Schaenicoscelis and the Tapinillus. Its thoracic region is located near the cephalic region and has five spines at the metatarsi. Its clypeal height is bigger than its ocular area and does not have teeth in the fang farrow. The males are shorter than the females and are both colored brown-yellow.

The article focuses on the identification and species distribution of jumping spiders in Turkey. Jumping spiders of the Salticidae family create one of the largest spider families with 5202 species in 563 genera throughout the world. It cites that 73 species of 31 genera are recorded in Turkey. The said specimens are preserved in 70% ethanol and secured at the Niğde University Arachnology Museum (NUAM). It also highlights the general distribution of all species in country.