Graemeloweus glimmei
(Hjelle, 1972)
A small in the Vaejovidae, originally described as Vaejovis glimmei in 1972 and later transferred to the Graemeloweus. The genus Graemeloweus was established in 2016 to accommodate several vaejovid species previously placed in Vaejovis. This species is known from a limited number of observations and specimens, primarily from western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Graemeloweus glimmei: /ˌɡreɪmɛˈloʊ.wiˌəs ˈɡlɪmɛ.aɪ/
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Identification
Distinguished from other vaejovid by characteristics of the Graemeloweus, including features of the and metasomal . The was originally described based on morphological traits that separated it from , though specific diagnostic features require examination of .
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Distribution
North America; known from the western United States. The was described from California, with subsequent records from the southwestern United States.
Similar Taxa
- Graemeloweus speciesOther members of the Graemeloweus share the general body plan and were historically confused under Vaejovis; -level identification requires detailed morphological examination.
- Vaejovis speciesPreviously classified in this and shares -level characteristics; distinguished by traits now used to define Graemeloweus, including specific chelal and metasomal features.