Eremobates socal
Brookhart & Cushing, 2004
windscorpion, sun spider
Eremobates socal is a of solifuge (windscorpion or sun ) 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 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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