Crosbycus dasycnemus
(Crosby, 1911)
Crosbycus dasycnemus is a of in the Taracidae, described by Crosby in 1911. It belongs to the suborder Dyspnoi, a group of long-legged harvestmen. Records indicate occurrence in scattered localities across the eastern and central United States. The species is poorly documented, with minimal published information on its biology.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crosbycus dasycnemus: //ˈkrɒzbɪkəs ˌdæsɪˈniːməs//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Crosbycus by leg armature; specific diagnostic characters require examination of male (penis ). As a member of Taracidae, it possesses the -typical elongated and relatively long legs compared to body size. Separation from other eastern North taracids such as Ischyropsalis requires detailed morphological study.
Distribution
Recorded from Alabama (Alger), Arkansas (Boone), Illinois (Champaign), North Carolina (Buncombe), and Michigan (Alpena). These records span deciduous forest regions of the eastern and central United States.
Similar Taxa
- Ischyropsalis spp.Overlapping distribution in eastern North America; both belong to Taracidae and share elongated and long legs, requiring genitalic examination for reliable separation.
- Other Crosbycus speciesCongeneric in western North America; distinguished by subtle differences in leg spination and male .