''Homalonychus'' is a
genus of
araneomorph spiders, and is the only genus in the family Homalonychidae. It was first described by
George Marx
George Marx (June 22, 1838 – January 3, 1895) was a German-born American arachnologist, scientific illustrator and physician. He was regarded as one of the foremost authorities on spiders and highly regarded for his superb scientific illustrati ...
in 1891.
it contains only two species: ''
H. selenopoides'' and ''
H. theologus''.
They are found in the southern
United States and
Mexico: ''H. theologus'' is mostly found west of the
Colorado River, while ''H. selenopoides'' is mostly found to the east, with some populations in
Death Valley and near
Mercury, Nevada.
They do not build webs, and are typically found under rocks or dead vegetation. At least the two North American species live in deserts, to which they are adapted by color and specialized
setae which allow them to attach sand and fine soil to themselves. They also partially bury themselves.
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Pictures of ''Homalonychus sp.''
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Araneomorphae genera
Homalonychidae