Abstract
Species of the spider genus Belisana Thorell, 1898 exhibit high diversity in Guizhou, southwestern China. Previously, only eight species of Belisana were recorded in Guizhou. In this study, nine new species are described from karst caves: Belisanabijie Wang, S. Li & Yao, sp. nov., B.liupanshui Wang, S. Li & Yao, sp. nov., B.majiang Wang, S. Li & Yao, sp. nov., B.nayong Wang, S. Li & Yao, sp. nov., B.qixingguan Wang, S. Li & Yao, sp. nov., B.xiuwen Wang, S. Li & Yao, sp. nov., B.yongcong Wang, S. Li & Yao, sp. nov., B.zhouxi Wang, S. Li & Yao, sp. nov., and B.zunyi Wang, S. Li & Yao, sp. nov. Belisanazhangi Tong & Li, 2007 is reported from Guizhou for the first time. In addition, a list of all species of Belisana from Guizhou is provided.