Murphydrela is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae.
Distribution Murphydrela occurs in East and Central Africa.
Etymology The genus, as well the species M. francescae and M. johannis, are named in honor of arachnologists John and Frances Murphy. M. michaelis honors arachnologist Michael Roberts (1945–2020).
Species , this genus includes five species:
Murphydrela francescae Jocqué & Russell-Smith, 2022 – DR Congo Murphydrela johannis Jocqué & Russell-Smith, 2022 – DR Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Malawi Murphydrela kreagra (Nzigidahera & Jocqué, 2010) – Burundi Murphydrela michaelis Jocqué & Russell-Smith, 2022 – Kenya Murphydrela neptuna (Nzigidahera & Jocqué, 2010) – Burundi
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