Triascutum triascuta

Species profile
Triascutum triascutum
FamilyNeopilionidae GenusTriascutum NZ statusEndemic
Triascutum triascutum is an endemic North Island harvestman in the family Neopilionidae. A distinctive feature is the unusually long projection on the patella of the pedipalp, giving the palps their characteristic appearance. Verified specimens are known from locations including Auckland and Manawatū, with modern observations also occurring through the central North Island. The species was transferred to the new genus Triascutum in 2025: Taylor 2025, Zootaxa.
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