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Dysderidae genera

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Dysdera
Dysdera is a genus of woodlouse hunting spiders that was first described by Pierre André Latreille in 1804. They originated from Central Asia to Central Europe.
Harpactea
Harpactea is a genus in the family Dysderidae (woodlouse hunting spiders). Harpactea is a replacement name published by W. S. Bristowe in 1939 for the unavailable name "Harpactes" published by R. Templeton in 1835, which had already been used for a genus of birds. They are non-web building predators that forage on the ground and on tree trunks at night, mainly in xerothermic forests. During the day, they hide in silk retreats they build under rocks or bark.
Dasumia
Dasumia is a genus of woodlouse hunting spiders that was first described by Tamerlan Thorell in 1875.
Folkia
Folkia is a genus of Balkan woodlouse hunting spiders that was first described by J. Kratochvíl in 1970 as subgenus of Stalagtia, and elevated to genus status in 1974. It is endemic to Balkans.
Stalagtia
Stalagtia is a genus of woodlouse hunting spiders that was first described by J. Kratochvíl in 1970.
Cryptoparachtes
Cryptoparachtes is a genus of Asian woodlouse hunter spiders that was first described by P. M. Dunin in 1992. it contains only three species: C. adzharicus, C. charitonowi, and C. fedotovi.
Parachtes
Parachtes is a genus of European woodlouse hunting spiders that was first described by P. Alicata in 1964.
Stalita
Stalita is a genus of European woodlouse hunting spiders that was first described by J. C. Schiødte in 1847.
Holissus
Holissus is a monotypic genus of Spanish woodlouse hunting spiders containing the single species, Holissus unciger. It was first described by Eugène Simon in 1882, and has only been found in France.