Leiobunum serratipalpe
Roewer, 1910
Leiobunum serratipalpe is a of harvestman (order Opiliones, Sclerosomatidae) described by Roewer in 1910. The species is currently considered a synonym of Leiobunum calcar in some taxonomic databases, though this status may reflect ongoing taxonomic revision in this notoriously difficult . Like other members of Leiobunum, it possesses the characteristic long, slender legs and ocularium typical of the family. Species in this genus are common inhabitants of wooded across eastern North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leiobunum serratipalpe: /ˌlaɪoʊˈbuːnəm sɛrəˈtɪpalpe/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Vermont, United States. The broader distribution likely encompasses the eastern United States given the range patterns of , but precise locality records are sparse.
Similar Taxa
- Leiobunum vittatumVery close relative with overlapping range in eastern North America; distinguished by subtle differences in palpal armature and body patterning, requiring examination of male and cheliceral for definitive identification
- Leiobunum crassipalpeAnother close relative in the same ; distinguished by palpal , particularly the structure of the and the degree of serration or swelling