Leiobunum nigropalpi

(Wood, 1868)

Leiobunum nigropalpi is a of harvestman (order Opiliones) in the Sclerosomatidae, originally described from North America in 1868. Like other members of the Leiobunum, it possesses the characteristic long, slender legs typical of the Leiobuninae . The species name refers to dark palps, a diagnostic feature distinguishing it from close relatives.

Opiliones, Eupnoi, F Sclerosomatidae, Leiobunum nigropalpi, male by Marshal Hedin. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Leiobunum nigropalpi: //laɪoʊˈbuːnəm ˌnɪɡroʊˈpælpaɪ//

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Images

Distribution

North America; recorded from Vermont, United States.

Sources and further reading