Psilochorus rockefelleri
Gertsch, 1935
A of cellar spider in the Pholcidae, described by Gertsch in 1935. The species belongs to a characterized by long, delicate legs and small, elongated bodies typical of pholcid spiders. Very little specific information has been published about this particular species beyond its original description and taxonomic placement.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psilochorus rockefelleri: //sɪloʊˈkɔɹəs rɒkəˈfɛləri//
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Identification
Members of the Psilochorus can be distinguished from other pholcid genera by their relatively short, laterally projecting lateral and the presence of a distinct thoracic groove. Specific identification of P. rockefelleri requires examination of male and female , with diagnostic features described in the original 1935 description by Gertsch.
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States (USA); present in North America. Specific locality data beyond national level is not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Psilochorus hookiCongeneric in the same , sharing the characteristic short lateral and thoracic groove; distinguished by specific genitalic structures described by Slowik