Eremobates socal
Brookhart & Cushing, 2004
windscorpion, sun spider
Eremobates socal is a of solifuge (windscorpion or sun spider) in the Eremobatidae, described by Brookhart and Cushing in 2004. The specific epithet 'socal' refers to its occurrence in Southern California. Like other solifuges, it is a fast-running, non-venomous arachnid often mistaken for a spider due to its appearance. The species is part of a group of arachnids characterized by their large and rapid, erratic movement patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eremobates socal: /ˌɛ.rəˈmoʊ.beɪ.tiːz ˌsoʊˈkæl/
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Distribution
Southern California, United States. The specific epithet 'socal' indicates its occurrence in this region.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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