Synsphyronus leo

Synsphyronus leo is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1987 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet leo refers both to the type locality and the relatively large size of the species.

Description

Body lengths are 5.2–5.8 mm. Colouration is light yellowish-brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Lion Island, near Esperance in the Recherche Archipelago, where the pseudoscorpions were found beneath granite slabs.

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.