Prokoenenia wheeleri

(Rucker, 1901)

microscorpion, microwhip scorpion

Prokoenenia wheeleri is a of microwhip (order Palpigradi) in the Prokoeneniidae. These minute arachnids are among the smallest of all arachnids, typically measuring less than 3 mm in length. They inhabit moist, dark microhabitats and are rarely encountered due to their cryptic lifestyle and diminutive size. The species was described in 1901 and represents one of the few named species in this poorly studied arachnid order.

Prokoenenia wheeleri mouth by Robert Evans Snodgrass (1875–1962) Augusta Rucker (1873–1963). Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Prokoenenia wheeleri: /proʊ.kəʊˈniːniə ˈʍiːləri/

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Distribution

North America (records indicate presence in this region, though specific locality details are sparse due to limited collection)

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