Megachernes penicillatus explained

Megachernes penicillatus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chernetidae family. It was described in 1948 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.^[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Far North Queensland. The type locality is Dinner Creek, Ravenshoe, on the Atherton Tableland.^[1]

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Megachernes penicillatus Beier, 1948. . 2023-10-09. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-11-16.