The previously enigmatic authorship of an agelenid spider resolved: nomenclatural notes on Trichopus libratus C. M. [Templeton], 1834 (Araneae: Agelenidae)

The agelenid spider Trichopus libratus C. M. [Templeton], 1834 is discussed in the context of its authorship, and its availability and formation, following the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature.