Eremobates kiseri
Muma & Brookhart, 1988
windscorpion, sun spider, camel spider
Eremobates kiseri is a of solifuge (sun spider or windscorpion) in the Eremobatidae, described by Muma & Brookhart in 1988. Solifugids are arachnids distinct from spiders and scorpions, characterized by their large, powerful (jaws) and rapid movement. Like other members of the Eremobates, this species is native to arid and semi-arid regions of North America. The species name honors an individual, following the pattern of many Eremobates species named after collectors or researchers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eremobates kiseri: //ˌɛrəˈmoʊbeɪtiːz ˈkaɪsɛri//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from New Mexico based on available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Eremobates nodularisBoth are members of the Eremobates in the Eremobatidae, sharing the characteristic large and arid-adapted typical of the genus. E. nodularis has been documented from Texas and may overlap in range with E. kiseri.
- Other Eremobates speciesThe Eremobates contains numerous that are morphologically similar and often distinguished by subtle features of cheliceral and leg spination; precise identification typically requires examination of these structures.