Acropsopilio
Silvestri, 1904
harvestman
Species Guides
1A of tiny harvestmen (Opiliones: Acropsopilionidae) established by Silvestri in 1904. The genus includes several , with *Acropsopilio neozealandiae* being to New Zealand where extensive collecting has yielded only female specimens, suggesting possible parthenogenetic . Members are found in forest and are among the smallest harvestmen.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acropsopilio: //ˌækɹoʊpsəˈpɪlioʊ//
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Habitat
Forest including Nothofagus forest and Dracophyllum scrub; specimens collected from under logs, stones, and in leaf litter.
Distribution
New Zealand: documented from the North Island (including Tongariro National Park and Kapiti Island), South Island (Nelson, Buller, Westland, Fiordland, Southland), and Campbell Island (subantarctic).