| Barbaraella | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Chernetidae |
| Genus: | Barbaraella Harvey, 1995[1] |
| Type species | |
| Barbaraella mainae Harvey, 1995 | |
Barbaraella is a monotypic genus of pseudoscorpions in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was described in 1995 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey.[1][2][3]
Etymology
The generic (Barbaraella) and specific (mainae) epithets honour arachnologist Barbara York Main (1929–2019) for her contributions to arachnology and for inspiring a generation of enthusiasts.[1]
Species
The genus contains the single species Barbaraella mainae Harvey, 1995.[1][2][4]
Description
The body length of males is 2.67–3.26 mm; that of females is 3.79–3.82 mm. The colour is mainly pale yellow, with the pedipalps pale reddish-brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Kimberley region of North West Australia. The type locality is the Kalumburu Mission.[4] The pseudoscorpions were found under banana fronds.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Harvey, MS (1995). "Barbaraella gen. nov. and Cacoxylus Beier (Pseudoscorpionda: Chernetidae), two remarkable sexually dimorphic pseudoscorpions from Australasia". Records of the Western Australian Museum, Supplement. 52: 199–208 [201]. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- 1 2 "Genus: Barbaraella Harvey, 1995". World Arachnida Catalog. Natural History Museum Bern. 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ↑ "Genus Barbaraella Harvey, 1995". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- 1 2 "Species Barbaraella mainae Harvey, 1995". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-08.