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The genus Chalcolecta Simon is revised to include 3 species: C. bitaeniata Simon, 1884, C. dimidiata Simon, 1884 and C. prensitans (Thorell, 1881). Each species is diagnosed, described and illustrated, also identification key and distributional map are provided. C. rapax (Thorell, 1881) is synonymised with C. prensitans (Thorell, 1881). C. amplectens (Doleschall, 1859) and C. zostifera (Doleschall, 1859) are considered nomina dubia. The genus is closely related to Diolenius Thorell, 1870 and Ohilimia Strand, 1911 and its range is restricted to rain forests of Cape York Peninsula (NE Australia), New Guinea and The Moluccas (Halmahera).