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1a.) Palps relatively long; article ii + iii as long as or longer than width of the basis
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1b.) Palps relatively short; article ii + iii (may be fused together) shorter than width of basis
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2a.) Coxae I internal spur long, external small, ventral basis lacks distinct auriculae
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2b.) Coxae I internal and external spurs small but distinct, auriculae prominent and sharply pointed
3a.) Genital aperture arched
3b.) Genital aperture wavy or straight
4.) Palp not club-shaped, article iii no wider than article ii (division visible between articles)
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5a.) Coxae I with internal spur
5b.) Coxae I without internal spur
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6.) Tarsus I noticeably thick relative to length
