Arebius
Chamberlin, 1916
Arebius is a of lithobiomorph in the Lithobiidae, established by Chamberlin in 1916. These centipedes belong to the order Lithobiomorpha, commonly known as stone centipedes, which are characterized by having 15 pairs of legs in . The genus is part of a diverse family of epigeic centipedes found primarily in northern temperate regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arebius: /æˈriːbiəs/
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Identification
As a Lithobiidae , Arebius likely exhibit the -typical traits of 15 leg pairs, well-developed forcipules (venom claws), and elongated bodies with distinct tergites. Without species-level revision, specific diagnostic characters distinguishing Arebius from related lithobiid genera such as Lithobius or Pseudolithobius remain undocumented in accessible literature.
Similar Taxa
- LithobiusThe most -rich lithobiid ; Arebius was historically separated based on subtle tergite and leg spine characteristics, but definitive distinctions require examination of and original descriptions.
- PseudolithobiusAnother lithobiid with overlapping morphological features; separation from Arebius depends on antennal segment counts and coxal pore arrangements that are not summarized in current databases.
More Details
Taxonomic obscurity
Arebius remains a poorly documented with limited subsequent taxonomic treatment after its original description. The 54 iNaturalist observations suggest field recognition occurs, but these are likely identified to or order level rather than confirmed to genus. No comprehensive revision or phylogenetic analysis including Arebius has been published in readily accessible sources.