Forsteropsalis
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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 scavenge dead animal matter. The diet includes various insects, arachnids, spiders, millipedes, amphipods, and annelid worms.
Species
The following species are recognised in the genus Forsteropsalis:
- F. chiltoni Hogg, 1910)
- F. distincta (Forster, 1964)
- F. grayi (Hogg, 1920)
- F. marplesi (Forster, 1944)
- F. tumida (Forster, 1944)
- F. wattsi (Hogg, 1920)