Siro boyerae
Giribet & Shear, 2010
mite harvestman
Siro boyerae is a of mite harvestman in the Sironidae. It was originally described as Neosiro boyerae by Giribet & Shear in 2010, and was previously placed in the Siro before taxonomic revision. This small arachnid belongs to the suborder Cyphophthalmi, a group of primitive harvestmen characterized by their eyeless condition and compact body form.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Siro boyerae: /ˈsi.roʊ ˈboʊ.jɛ.raɪ/
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Distribution
Known from the Pacific Northwest region of North America. GBIF records indicate occurrences in Clatsop, Cowlitz, Pierce, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties. The Wikipedia source specifically cites Lincoln County, Oregon as a collection locality.
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Taxonomic Note
Siro boyerae is currently treated as a synonym of Neosiro boyerae in major taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life and GBIF. The was originally described in the Neosiro, but has been subject to genus-level taxonomic changes. The genus Neosiro was established to accommodate species previously placed in Siro, reflecting ongoing revision of cyphophthalmid .
Data Limitations
No published morphological descriptions, ecological studies, or behavioral observations were found in the available sources. The appears to be known only from original description material and limited collection records. No iNaturalist observations exist as of the knowledge cutoff.