Oskoron

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Opiliones
Suborder: Dyspnoi
Superfamily: Ischyropsalidoidea
Family: Taracidae
Genus: Oskoron

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oskoron: /ɔskɒrɒn/

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Summary

Oskoron is a genus of harvestmen within the family Taracidae, containing 3 described species that can be distinguished by their unique physical characteristics such as black setae and enlarged male pedipalps. They are found in caves, forests, and leaf litter in parts of California and the Pacific Northwest.

Physical Characteristics

2-5 mm in size; backwards-pointing, curved black setae on abdomen and eye mound (ocularium) set on conical tubercles; male Oskoron have enlarged, glandular pedipalpal patellae.

Identification Tips

Distinguished from Taracus by the presence of backwards-pointing, curved black setae on the abdomen and ocularium.

Habitat

Caves, forests, leaf litter.

Distribution

California, western Oregon, western Washington.

Similar Taxa

Taracus