Rugowithius Explained

Rugowithius is a genus of pseudoscorpions in the Withiidae family. It is endemic to northern Australia. It was described in 2015 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey.^[1]

Etymology

The genus name Rugowithius comes from Latin ruga ('crease' or 'wrinkle'), referring to the corrugated patch of cuticle on the male maxillae, combined with the generic name Withius honouring Danish arachnologist Carl Johannes With (1877–1923).

Species

The genus contains the following species:^[2]

• Rugowithius bulbosus Harvey, 2015
• Rugowithius longissimus Harvey, 2015

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genus Rugowithius Harvey, 2015 . . 2023-10-09. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-11-17.
2. Web site: 2023 . Genus: Rugowithius Harvey, 2015. World Arachnida Catalog . Natural History Museum Bern. 2023-11-17.