| Rugowithius | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Withiidae |
| Genus: | Rugowithius Harvey, 2015 [1] |
| Type species | |
| Rugowithius bulbosus Harvey, 2015 | |
Rugowithius is a genus of pseudoscorpions in the Withiidae family. It is endemic to northern Australia. It was described in 2015 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. [1] [2] [3]
The genus name Rugowithius comes from Latin ruga ('crease' or 'wrinkle'), referring to the corrugated patch of cuticle on the male maxillae, combined with the generic name Withius honouring Danish arachnologist Carl Johannes With (1877–1923). [1]
The genus contains the following species: [2]
Pseudoscorpions, also known as false scorpions or book scorpions, are small, scorpion-like arachnids belonging to the order Pseudoscorpiones, also known as Pseudoscorpionida or Chelonethida.
Anysrius is a genus of pseudoscorpions in the Syarinidae family. It is endemic to the Australian state of Tasmania. It was described in 1998 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The genus name Anysrius is an anagram of its sister genus Syarinus.
Synsphyronus gurdoni is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2015 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet gurdoni honours John Gurdon for his contributions to developmental biology.
Americhernes muchmorei is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1990 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet muchmorei honours American arachnologist William Muchmore (1920–2017) who described the genus Americhernes.
Austinochernes is a genus of pseudoscorpions in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was described in 2021 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The genus name honours Professor Andy Austin for his contributions to systematics, combined with the genus name Chernes.
Austinochernes andrewaustini is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2021 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet andrewaustini honours Professor Andy Austin.
Austinochernes zigzag is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2021 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet zigzag refers to the type locality.
Balgachernes is a monotypic genus of pseudoscorpions in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was described in 2018 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The name of the genus combines the common name 'balga' for the grasstree species Xanthorrhoea preissii, with which the pseudoscorpions are associated, with the genus name Chernes.
Barbaraella is a monotypic genus of pseudoscorpions in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was described in 1995 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey.
Satrapanus is a monotypic genus of pseudoscorpions in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia's Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea. It was described in 2007 by Australian arachnologists Mark Harvey and Erich Volschenk. The generic epithet comes from the Latin satrapa with reference to the pseudoscorpion being the only known species of the genus on the island.
Marachernes is a genus of pseudoscorpions in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1992 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The genus name honours Māra Blosfelds for her contributions to the collection of the type species, combined with Chernes, the type genus of the family.
Marachernes bellus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1992 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet bellus refers to the species’ beauty.
Metawithius is a genus of pseudoscorpions in the Withiidae family. It was described in 1931 by American arachnologist Joseph Conrad Chamberlin.
Rugowithius bulbosus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Withiidae family. It was described in 2015 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet bulbosus refers to the swollen basal region of the pedipalpal femur.
Rugowithius longissimus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Withiidae family. It was described in 2015 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet longissimus refers to the large size of the species compared to Rugowithius bulbosus.
Withius is a genus of pseudoscorpions in the Withiidae family. It was described in 1911 by English zoologist Harry Wallis Kew. The generic name Withius honours Danish arachnologist Carl Johannes With (1877–1923).
Nannochelifer paralius is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Cheliferidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1984 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet paralius comes from the Greek paralios, referring to the species’ habitat.
Oreolpium semotum is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypinidae family. It was described in 2009 by arachnologists Mark Harvey and Frantisek Stahlavsky. The specific epithet semotum refers to the wide geographical separation of the two known species in the genus.
Linnaeolpium is a monotypic genus of pseudoscorpions in the Olpiidae family. It was described in 2008 by Australian arachnologists Mark Harvey and Mei Chen Leng. The genus name Linnaeolpium honours Carl Linnaeus (1707–1778), founder of modern taxonomy, in combination with the generic name Olpium.
Thenmus is a genus of pseudoscorpions in the Menthidae family. It is endemic to Australia and was described in 1990 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey.
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