Strotarchus beepbeep
Bonaldo, Saturnino, Ramírez & Brescovit, 2012
Strotarchus beepbeep is a in the Cheiracanthiidae, described in 2012. The species is characterized by orange coloration on the , legs, and , with pale margins on the carapace and reddish- . Its specific epithet references the sound of the Road Runner cartoon character.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Strotarchus beepbeep: /ˈstɹəʊtɑːrkʌs ˈbiːpbiːp/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Strotarchus by the combination of orange with pale margins, orange legs and , and reddish- . The specific epithet beepbeep is unique among species.
Appearance
orange with pale margins. reddish-. Legs and orange.
Distribution
Southwestern United States, specifically Arizona.
Human Relevance
The name beepbeep references the sound of the Loony Tunes character Road Runner, representing an example of playful in .
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Etymology
The specific epithet beepbeep directly references the sound made by the Road Runner character in Looney Tunes cartoons.
Taxonomic History
Described by Bonaldo, Saturnino, Ramírez & Brescovit in 2012.