Pseudoscorpion Block Island, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA April 30, 2016
A nice birthday present for me – a pseudoscorpion under driftwood on Scotch Beach! Currently, the beach is sandy in the intertidal zone with a rocky band (~10 feet wide) just beyond the reach of the waves. Beyond that is some sand (maybe 20-30 feet) and then dunes covered with beach rose (Rosa rugosa) and American beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata). In front of the dunes are American searocket (Cakile edentula) beach heather (Hudsonia tomentosa), and other small plants common in such habitats, which are just beginning to grow for the season. I suspect this is Epactiochernes tristis, which has been recorded on beaches from Long Island to Massachusetts.
To be sent to Charles Stephen for voucher identification.
Images of this individual: tag all Contributed by Aaron Hunt on 30 April, 2016 - 4:10pm Last updated 9 May, 2016 - 2:33pm |