Illinichernes
Hoff, 1949
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1Illinichernes is a of pseudoscorpions in the Chernetidae, established by Hoff in 1949. The genus contains at least two described : I. distinctus and I. stephensi. Both species are known from the United States. As members of Chernetidae, these pseudoscorpions possess venomous but lack a tail and stinger.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Illinichernes: //ɪˌlɪnɪˈkɜrniz//
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Identification
Members of Illinichernes can be distinguished from other chernetid by genital and chelal , though specific diagnostic characters require examination of . The genus is placed in the tribe Chernetini based on chelal and trichobothrial patterns. -level identification relies on subtle differences in chelal tooth counts and genital structure.
Distribution
United States. Illinichernes distinctus is known from Illinois, and I. stephensi from Texas.
Similar Taxa
- Other Chernetidae generaSimilar body plan and general ; distinguished by chelal arrangement and genital structures requiring microscopic examination.
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Etymology
The name derives from Illinois, the state where the type I. distinctus was first discovered.
Taxonomic history
The was erected by Hoff in 1949 with I. distinctus as type . I. stephensi was added by Benedict and Malcolm in 1982, representing the only subsequent species description in the genus.