Pseudoscorpions from Florida and the Caribbean Area. 5. Americhernes, a New Genus Based Upon Chelifer Oblongus Say (Chernetidae)
Abstract
The genus Americhernes is defined, with Chelifer oblongus Say, from eastern United States, as the type species. Also placed in the genus are: Lamprochernes ellipticus Hoff, from Baja California, Mexico; Lamprochernes levipalpus Muchmore, from Utah; Americhernes longimanus, new species, from Florida and the Gulf Coast; A. reductus, new species, from the Florida Keys; and A. puertoricensis, new species, from Puerto Rico. The relationships between this and allied genera are discussed briefly.Accessibility Summary:
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