Armoured-harvestmen
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Erebomaster
armoured harvestmen
Erebomaster is a genus of armoured harvestmen established by Cope in 1872. The genus contains at least three described species and is classified in the family Cladonychiidae (formerly placed in Travuniidae). These harvestmen are part of the suborder Laniatores, a diverse group of long-legged arachnids commonly found in moist forest habitats. The genus has accumulated over 200 observations on iNaturalist, indicating moderate documentation of its occurrence.
Isolachus
Isolachus is a genus of armoured harvestmen in the family Cladonychiidae, containing a single described species, I. spinosus. The genus was established by Briggs in 1971 and is known from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. As a member of the suborder Laniatores, it belongs to a diverse group of short-legged harvestmen characterized by heavily sclerotized body armor.
Megacina
Megacina is a genus of armoured harvestmen in the family Phalangodidae, established by Ubick & Briggs in 2008. The genus contains at least four described species, all found in western North America. These species are characterized by heavily sclerotized body armor typical of the family. The genus was erected based on morphological distinctions from related phalangodid genera.
Sitalcina
Sitalcina is a genus of armoured harvestmen (Opiliones) in the family Phalangodidae, established by Nathan Banks in 1911. The genus contains approximately 10 described species, all endemic to western North America, primarily distributed in California and adjacent regions. These harvestmen belong to the suborder Laniatores, a group characterized by relatively short legs and heavily sclerotized body armor. Most species have been described from cave or deep-soil habitats, reflecting a troglomorphic or endogean lifestyle.
Theromaster
armoured harvestmen
Theromaster is a genus of armoured harvestmen (Opiliones) established by Briggs in 1969. The genus contains at least two described species: Theromaster archeri and Theromaster brunneus. Members of this genus are found in the eastern United States. Theromaster belongs to the family Cladonychiidae, though some sources historically placed it in Travuniidae.