Psilochorus imitatus
Gertsch & Mulaik, 1940
cellar spider
Psilochorus imitatus is a cellar in the Pholcidae, first described by Gertsch and Mulaik in 1940. It is known from the United States and Mexico. As a member of Pholcidae, it likely exhibits the characteristic long, slender legs and small body typical of this family, though specific morphological details for this species remain limited in published sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psilochorus imitatus: //ˌsaɪ.loʊˈkoʊ.rəs ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.təs//
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Distribution
United States and Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Psilochorus hookiCongeneric in the same , sharing similar body plan and preferences; distinguished by subtle morphological differences in and arrangement.
- Other Pholcidae genera (e.g., Pholcus, Spermophora)Similar long-legged, small-bodied cellar ; Psilochorus typically have more compact and distinct pattern with six eyes in two triads.