Pseudoscorpions of the World

Last updated: 19 January 2009

Version 1.2, 2009
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Family Lechytiidae Chamberlin 1929

History

 

The Lechytiidae were first recognized as a tribe of the Chthoniinae by Chamberlin (1929) and were elevated to family level by Harvey (1992). They were segregated from the Chthoniidae and Tridenchthoniidae by a small suite of characters.

 

Composition

 

The family Lechytiidae includes only a single genus, Lechytia, which contains 23 species.

 

Distribution

 

Lechytiids occur in most regions of the world, particularly in tropical and sub-tropical zones. They occur under or amongst the bark of trees, or under rocks.

 

Important references

 

Muchmore, W.B. (1975). The genus Lechytia in the United States (Pseudoscorpionida, Chthoniidae). Southwestern Naturalist 20: 13-27.

Text Box: Lechytia libita from Australia (Image: M. Harvey)