Metergininae
Metergininae is a subfamily of harvestman, harvestmen in the family (biology), family Cosmetidae. Taxonomy The subfamily Metergininae includes the following genera: * ''Arucillus'' * ''Erginulus'' * ''Meterginus'' * ''Poecilaemula'' * ''Rhaucoides '' * ''Rhauculanus'' * ''Rhauculus'' * ''Rhaucus_(harvestman), Rhaucus'' * ''Trinimontius'' References External links

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Cosmetidae
Cosmetidae is a family of harvestmen in the suborder Laniatores. With over 700 species, it is one of the largest families in Opiliones. They are endemic of the New World with a Nearctic-Neotropical distribution where a large fraction of the diversity of Opiliones are represented by this single family. Cosmetidae have the northern extent of their range into the USA, where a small number species occur in the southern states. However, the family is especially diverse in Mexico, Central America and northern South America; especially the Andean realms. Their range also extends further south into Argentina and southern Brazil, but they are absent in Chile. Cosmetidae are prevalent in Amazonian region, but only relatively few also occur in Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Several species are also found in the Caribbean. Description This family comprises members that may have elaborate white or yellow (but rarely also green/orange/red) markings such as stripes and spots on the dorsal body an ...
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