Nelima doriae

Nelima doriae is a species of harvestman in the family Sclerosomatidae.

Etymology

The specific name, doriae, is in honor of Italian naturalist Giacomo Doria.

Subspecies

N.d. doriae
N.d. dalmatina Hadži, 1973

Distribution

This species can be found in Southern Europe. It is also present in Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand.

Description

Nelima doriae can reach approximately a body length of in female. The upper body is dark yellowish, with round golden specks, more evident along the midline. The fourth last ring of the abdomen shows a golden transverse band. Palps and jaws are yellow. The legs are yellowish with white joints.