Sathrochthonius insulanus explained

Sathrochthonius insulanus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1976 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1]

Description

The body length is 1.0-1.2 mm. The colour is pale yellowish-brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs on Lord Howe Island, an offshore island of New South Wales in the Tasman Sea. The type locality is plant litter on Lord Howe.[1]

Behaviour

The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Sathrochthonius insulanus Beier, 1976. . 2022-05-10. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-10-05.