David Steinmann

In 2016, David Steinmann (Phys) discovered a new species of daddy long-leg spider while exploring Mallory Cave in Boulder. These spiders, named Sclerobunus steinmanni, after David, moved into caves over 10 million years ago. David, a research associate with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, has discovered many new invertebrate species in Colorado caves, including an unusual new worm from a cave in Steamboat Springs. His daddy long-leg discovery was documented by National Geographic.