Bishopella laciniosa
(Crosby & Bishop, 1924)
Bishop's harvestman
Bishopella laciniosa, commonly known as Bishop's harvestman, is a of armoured harvestman in the Phalangodidae. It is native to North America. As a member of the Laniatores suborder, it possesses relatively short legs compared to other harvestmen and exhibits the characteristic body plan of armoured harvestmen with a well-sclerotized .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bishopella laciniosa: /ˌbɪʃəˈpɛlə ləˌsɪniˈoʊsə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records indicate presence in the eastern United States, with observations documented from Missouri and surrounding regions.
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Taxonomic History
Described by Crosby and Bishop in 1924. The specific epithet 'laciniosa' is shared with the shellbark hickory (Carya laciniosa), though no direct biological association between this harvestman and that tree has been documented.
Taxonomic Placement
Classified within the superfamily Phalangodoidea, tribe Phalangodini (implied by placement). The Bishopella is to North America.