Synsphyronus ellenae

Synsphyronus ellenae is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2010 by Australian arachnologist Mark [Harvey (arachnologist)|Mark Harvey]. The specific epithet ellenae honours the author’s daughter Ellen Harvey, who assisted in the collection of the type specimens.

Description

Th body length of the male holotype is 4.03 mm; that of a female paratype 5.38 mm. Colouration is generally dark reddish-brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Kokerbin Rock in the Wheatbelt region, where the pseudoscorpions were found beneath exfoliating granite rocks.

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.