How to Identify Sclerosomatidae

Sclerosomatidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Opiliones, class Arachnida. The family contains 42 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Sclerosomatidae Species

How to identify Nelima paessleri (Roewer, 1910)

Nelima paessleri (Roewer, 1910)

Nelima paessleri (Roewer, 1910)

Nelima paessleri is a harvestman species in Sclerosomatidae that occurs in North…

How to identify Leiobunum townsendi Weed, 1893

Leiobunum townsendi Weed, 1893

Leiobunum townsendi Weed, 1893

Leiobunum townsendi is a harvestman species in the family Sclerosomatidae found …

How to identify Leiobunum vittatum (Say, 1821)

Leiobunum vittatum (Say, 1821)

Leiobunum vittatum (Say, 1821)

Leiobunum vittatum, the eastern harvestman, is an omnivorous harvestman species …

How to identify Leiobunum calcar (Wood, 1868)

Leiobunum calcar (Wood, 1868)

Leiobunum calcar (Wood, 1868)

Leiobunum calcar is a Sclerosomatidae harvestman species that occurs in North Am…

How to identify Leiobunum blackwalli Meade, 1861

Leiobunum blackwalli Meade, 1861

Leiobunum blackwalli Meade, 1861

Leiobunum blackwalli Meade, 1861 is a harvestman widespread in Europe and Britai…

How to identify Leiobunum ventricosum (Wood, 1868)

Leiobunum ventricosum (Wood, 1868)

Leiobunum ventricosum (Wood, 1868)

Leiobunum ventricosum is a harvestman species in the Sclerosomatidae family foun…

How to identify Leiobunum flavum Banks, 1894

Leiobunum flavum Banks, 1894

Leiobunum flavum Banks, 1894

Leiobunum flavum is a harvestman species in the family Sclerosomatidae found in …

How to identify Nelima elegans (Weed, 1889)

Nelima elegans (Weed, 1889)

Nelima elegans (Weed, 1889)

Nelima elegans is a harvestman species in Sclerosomatidae found in North America…

How to identify Gyas titanus Simon, 1879

Gyas titanus Simon, 1879

Gyas titanus Simon, 1879

Gyas titanus is a species of harvestman found in humid waterside habitats, activ…

How to identify Leiobunum rotundum (Latreille, 1798)

Leiobunum rotundum (Latreille, 1798)

Leiobunum rotundum (Latreille, 1798)

Leiobunum rotundum is a harvestman species with specific physical traits, defens…

How to identify Hadrobunus grandis (Say, 1821)

Hadrobunus grandis (Say, 1821)

Hadrobunus grandis (Say, 1821)

Hadrobunus grandis is a harvestman species found in multiple US states, identifi…

How to identify Leiobunum bimaculatum Banks, 1893

Leiobunum bimaculatum Banks, 1893

Leiobunum bimaculatum Banks, 1893

Leiobunum bimaculatum is a harvestman species in the family Sclerosomatidae foun…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Sclerosomatidae?

Sclerosomatidae animals belong to the Opiliones order in the Animalia kingdom. The abdomen is clearly segmented, with distinct white lines running between each abdominal segment. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Sclerosomatidae?

Sclerosomatidae is classified in the order Opiliones, class Arachnida, phylum Arthropoda. This species has three distinct types of nephrocytes.

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