Barbaraella


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.

Etymology

The generic and specific epithets honour arachnologist Barbara York Main for her contributions to arachnology and for inspiring a generation of enthusiasts.

Species

The genus contains the single species Barbaraella mainae Harvey, 1995.

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.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Kimberley region of North West Australia. The type locality is the Kalumburu Mission. The pseudoscorpions were found under banana fronds.