Eremobates pallidus
Muma & Brookhart, 1988
pale windscorpion
Eremobates pallidus is a of windscorpion (Solifugae) described by Muma and Brookhart in 1988. The specific epithet "pallidus" refers to its pale coloration. Windscorpions, also known as sun spiders or camel spiders, are arachnids characterized by their large and rapid running speed. This species belongs to the Eremobatidae, one of the most diverse families within the order Solifugae, which are primarily distributed in arid and semi-arid regions of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eremobates pallidus: /ˌɛrəˈmoʊbeɪts ˈpælɪdəs/
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Habitat
Arid and semi-arid environments, including desert and grassland regions of southwestern North America.
Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from the southwestern United States and adjacent regions of Mexico.
Behavior
and fast-moving, typical of solifugid arachnids.