Geophilus okolonae explained

Geophilus okolonae is a species of soil centipede in the family Geophilidae found in Okolona, Arkansas.[1] It grows up to 40 millimeters long and has 61-63 leg pairs. G. okolonae differs from other North American species by the exposed prebasal plates and absence of coxal pores.[2]

Taxonomy

G. okolonae was considered a junior synonym of Geophilus rubens (which is itself synonymous with Geophilus vittatus) by Chamberlin and a junior synonym of G. vittatus by Kevan, but it differs from both these species according to the original description.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geophilus okolonae Bollman, 1888. ChiloBase 2.0.
  2. Bollman. Charles H.. 1888. A preliminary list of the Myriapoda of Arkansas with description of new species. Entomologica Americana. 4. 1–8. Biodiversity Heritage Library.