Stygnomma spiniferum
(Packard, 1888)
armoured harvestman
Stygnomma spiniferum is an armoured harvestman in the Stygnommatidae, first described by Packard in 1888. The is to North America. Three have been recognized: S. s. spiniferum, S. s. bolivari, and S. s. tancahense, though the taxonomic status of these subspecies varies across sources. As a member of the Laniatores, it possesses adapted for .
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America. Specific records indicate presence in the United States, with distributions potentially varying by region.
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Subspecies
Three have been described: Stygnomma spiniferum spiniferum (Packard, 1888), Stygnomma spiniferum bolivari (Goodnight & Goodnight, 1945), and Stygnomma spiniferum tancahense Goodnight & Goodnight, 1951. Catalogue of Life lists S. s. bolivari as a synonym rather than a valid subspecies, indicating taxonomic uncertainty.
Taxonomic History
The was originally described by Packard in 1888. The Stygnomma is classified within the superfamily Samooidea (formerly Travunioidea), a group of armoured harvestmen characterized by heavy body .