Hello everyone,
The order Palpigradi is one of the most obscure and least-understood groups of arachnids. I have always gravitated towards the unknown, and I decided to do a bit of research on US representatives of this order.
Well, what do you know-- one particular species, Prokoenenia californica, was described 45 minutes north of where I live. I'm going to see if I can find it.
I don't know when I'll be able to set out (I can't drive quite yet), but I will keep this post updated if anything interesting happens.
In the meantime, I was wondering if anyone had any info or experience with Palpigradi in general, so I can be prepared. Do they glow under UV light? How far deep down are they found?
Thanks.
The order Palpigradi is one of the most obscure and least-understood groups of arachnids. I have always gravitated towards the unknown, and I decided to do a bit of research on US representatives of this order.
Well, what do you know-- one particular species, Prokoenenia californica, was described 45 minutes north of where I live. I'm going to see if I can find it.
I don't know when I'll be able to set out (I can't drive quite yet), but I will keep this post updated if anything interesting happens.
In the meantime, I was wondering if anyone had any info or experience with Palpigradi in general, so I can be prepared. Do they glow under UV light? How far deep down are they found?
Thanks.