Globipes Explained

Globipes is a genus of harvestmen in the family Globipedidae from North America with three described species (as of 2023). Two are found on the western coast of the USA.

Description

The genus Globipes was described by Nathan Banks, with the type species Globipes spinulatus Banks, 1893.

Etymology

The genus is masculine.

Species

These species belong to the genus Globipes:

• Globipes schultzei Mexico (Guerrero)
• Globipes simplex USA (California)
• Globipes spinulatus USA (California)

Further reading

• (eds.) (2007). Harvestmen – The Biology of Opiliones. Harvard University Press, USA.