Synsphyronus francesae

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

Description

Body lengths of males are 3.76–4.35 mm; those of females 4.80–5.19 mm. Colouration is generally dark reddish-brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs on granite outcrops along the south coast of Western Australia. The type locality is Le Grand Beach in Cape Le [Grand National Park], where the pseudoscorpions were found beneath exfoliating granite rocks.

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.