Horribates bantai

Muma, 1989

windscorpion

Horribates bantai is a of solifuge, commonly known as a windscorpion, in the Eremobatidae. The species was described by Muma in 1989 and belongs to the Horribates. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Horribates bantai: /ˌhɔrɪˈbeɪtiːz ˈbantaɪ/

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic History

Described by Martin H. Muma in 1989. The name Horribates derives from Latin roots suggesting 'horrible' or 'dreadful', a common pattern in solifuge reflecting their formidable appearance.

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