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Harvestman decorating a Leaf

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

I found this Harvestman (Order Opilones) on a night walk. It was sitting in the center of a heart shaped ivy leaf. It was beautiful.

Habitat:

Woods, semi-urban area, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

Reference Links:

Opiliones

Species ID Suggestions

Daddy Long Legs - Harvestman or Cellar Spider

Pholcidae
loriasw
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Comments (3)
loriasw
"Daddy long legs" aka "Harvestman" or cellar spider.

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International Spider Survey
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Nature in Yellow
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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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2013 Best Wildlife Photo
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedJuly 23, 2013

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