Synsphyronus lathrius 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 lathrius comes from the Greek lathrios ('hidden' or 'stealthy'), referring to the superficial similarity this species has with S. niger, with which it has been confused.[1][2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Garypidae |
| Genus: | Synsphyronus |
| Species: | S. lathrius
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Description
editThe body length of the males is 3.4–3.8 mm; that of females is 3.7–4.6 mm. Colouration is dull yellowish-brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
editThe species occurs in Western Australia. The type locality is 98 km east-north-east of Norseman, where the holotype was found beneath stones. Other specimens have been found under eucalypt bark.[2][1]
Behaviour
editThe pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Harvey, MS (1987). "A revision of the genus Synsphyronus Chamberlin (Garypidae: Pseudoscorpionida: Arachnida)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 35 (126): 1–99 [50]. doi:10.1071/AJZS126. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus lathrius Harvey, 1987". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
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