''Forsteropsalis'' is a genus of harvestmen (

Opiliones The Opiliones (formerly Phalangida) are an Order (biology), order of arachnids, Common name, colloquially known as harvestmen, harvesters, harvest spiders, or daddy longlegs (see below). , over 6,650 species of harvestmen have been discovered w ...

)

endemic Endemism is the state of a species being found only in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also foun ...

to New Zealand. Males of this genus have exaggerated chelicerae weapons used in male-male competition. ''Forsteropsalis'' are opportunistic omnivores that both capture live prey and scavenge dead animal matter. The diet includes various insects, arachnids, spiders,

millipedes Millipedes (originating from the Latin , "thousand", and , "foot") are a group of arthropods that are characterised by having two pairs of jointed legs on most body segments; they are known scientifically as the class Diplopoda, the name derive ...

amphipods Amphipoda () is an order (biology), order of malacostracan crustaceans with no carapace and generally with laterally compressed bodies. Amphipods () range in size from and are mostly detritivores or scavengers. There are more than 10,700 amphip ...

, and annelid worms.

Species

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Forsteropsalis bona ''Forsteropsalis'' is a genus of harvestmen (Opiliones) Endemism, endemic to New Zealand. Males of this genus have exaggerated chelicerae weapons used in male-male competition. ''Forsteropsalis'' are opportunistic omnivores that both capture live ...

'' Taylor & Probert, 2014 * '' Forsteropsalis chiltoni'' (Hogg, 1910) * '' Forsteropsalis distincta'' (Forster, 1964) * ''

Forsteropsalis fabulosa ''Forsteropsalis'' is a genus of harvestmen (Opiliones) endemic to New Zealand. Males of this genus have exaggerated chelicerae weapons used in male-male competition. ''Forsteropsalis'' are opportunistic omnivores that both capture live prey and ...

'' (Phillipps & Grimmett, 1932) * ''

Forsteropsalis grayi ''Forsteropsalis'' is a genus of harvestmen (Opiliones) endemic to New Zealand. Males of this genus have exaggerated chelicerae weapons used in male-male competition. ''Forsteropsalis'' are opportunistic omnivores that both capture live prey and ...

'' (Hogg, 1920) * ''

Forsteropsalis grimmetti ''Forsteropsalis'' is a genus of harvestmen (Opiliones) endemic to New Zealand. Males of this genus have exaggerated chelicerae weapons used in male-male competition. ''Forsteropsalis'' are opportunistic omnivores that both capture live prey and ...

'' (Forster, 1944) * ''

Forsteropsalis inconstans ''Forsteropsalis'' is a genus of harvestmen (Opiliones) endemic to New Zealand. Males of this genus have exaggerated chelicerae weapons used in male-male competition. ''Forsteropsalis'' are opportunistic omnivores that both capture live prey and ...

'' (Forster, 1944) * ''

Forsteropsalis marplesi ''Forsteropsalis'' is a genus of harvestmen (Opiliones) endemic to New Zealand. Males of this genus have exaggerated chelicerae weapons used in male-male competition. ''Forsteropsalis'' are opportunistic omnivores that both capture live prey and ...

'' (Forster, 1944) * ''

Forsteropsalis nigra ''Forsteropsalis'' is a genus of harvestmen (Opiliones) endemic to New Zealand. Males of this genus have exaggerated chelicerae weapons used in male-male competition. ''Forsteropsalis'' are opportunistic omnivores that both capture live prey and ...

'' (Forster, 1944) * ''

Forsteropsalis photophaga ''Forsteropsalis photophaga'', also known as the glow-worm hunter, is a species of long-legged Opiliones, harvestman in the family Neopilionidae. This species is endemic to New Zealand, found in North Island caves in the vicinity of Waitomo. Th ...

'' Taylor & Probert, 2014 * ''

Forsteropsalis pureora ''Forsteropsalis pureora'' is a species of long-legged harvestman in the family, Neopilionidae. This species is endemic to New Zealand, found in the North Island. They are found in native forest, often resting on vegetation or stream banks. D ...

'' Taylor, 2013 * ''

Forsteropsalis tumida ''Forsteropsalis'' is a genus of harvestmen (Opiliones) endemic to New Zealand. Males of this genus have exaggerated chelicerae weapons used in male-male competition. ''Forsteropsalis'' are opportunistic omnivores that both capture live prey and ...

'' (Forster, 1944) * ''

Forsteropsalis wattsi ''Forsteropsalis'' is a genus of harvestmen (Opiliones) Endemism, endemic to New Zealand. Males of this genus have exaggerated chelicerae weapons used in male-male competition. ''Forsteropsalis'' are opportunistic omnivores that both capture live ...

'' (Hogg, 1920)

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q3077718 Harvestmen Arachnids of New Zealand