Microbisium brunneum

(Hagen, 1868)

Microbisium brunneum is a of pseudoscorpion in the Neobisiidae. Pseudoscorpions are small arachnids that resemble true scorpions but lack a tail and stinger. Members of the Microbisium are among the most commonly encountered pseudoscorpions in North America. The species was first described by Hagen in 1868.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Microbisium brunneum: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈbɪziəm ˈbrʌniəm/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Microbisium by subtle morphological characters of the and genitalia, requiring microscopic examination. From other pseudoscorpion , Neobisiidae members can be recognized by specific trichobothrial patterns on the pedipalps and details of the tarsal structure.

Distribution

Recorded from North America and Middle America. Specific locality records are sparse in available sources.

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Taxonomic History

First described by Hagen in 1868, making it one of the earlier described in the Microbisium. The genus Microbisium is one of the most species-rich genera in the Neobisiidae.

Observation Records

As of available data, the has been documented in only 4 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported by naturalists.