Litopyllus

Chamberlin, 1922

Litopyllus is a of ground in the Gnaphosidae, established by R. V. Chamberlin in 1922. The genus contains three described : L. cubanus, L. realisticus, and L. temporarius. Members are classified as wandering hunters rather than web-builders.

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How to pronounce Litopyllus: /lɪˈtɒpɪləs/

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Similar Taxa

  • DrassodesBoth are of ground (Gnaphosidae) with similar hunting habits; Drassodes is a larger and more diverse genus with broader geographic distribution.

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