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.
Geogarypus rhantus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Geogarypidae family. It was described in 1981 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet rhantus comes from the Greek rhantos, with reference to the star-shaped granulations on the carapace and pedipalps.
Synsphyronus ejuncidus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1987 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet ejuncidus refers to the pseudoscorpions’ thin pedipalpal appendages.
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.
Synsphyronus patricki is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2021 by Australian arachnologists Karen Cullen and Mark Harvey. The specific epithet patricki honours Patrick Cullen, collector of the type specimens.
Synsphyronus pharangites is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2021 by Australian arachnologists Karen Cullen and Mark Harvey. The specific epithet pharangites refers to the type locality.
Synsphyronus xynus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2021 by Australian arachnologists Karen Cullen and Mark Harvey. The specific epithet xynus ('common') refers to the species’ widespread distribution throughout the Pilbara region.
Anatemnus subvastus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Atemnidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2014 by Australian arachnologists Jason Alexander, Mieke Burger and Mark Harvey. The specific epithet subvastus, from Latin: sub ('under') and vastus, refers to the species’ underground habitat in the semi-arid Pilbara.
Americhernes orestes 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 orestes refers to the species’ presence on one of Queensland's highest mountains.
Cordylochernes dingo 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 dingo refers to the type locality.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Afrosternophorus anabates is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Sternophoridae family. It was described in 1985 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet anabates refers to the phoretic behaviour shown by some specimens.
Afrosternophorus xalyx is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Sternophoridae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1985 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet xalyx is an arbitrary combination of letters with no intrinsic meaning.
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.
Thenmus augustus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Menthidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2006 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet augustus refers to the type locality.
