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Harvestman

Phalangium opilio

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40.8733, -75.5975

Field Notes

Description:

I was just starting to take photos of the potter wasp nest when I saw this interesting arachnid with really long legs. Approximately 1 1/2 - 2 inches with legs.

Habitat:

Outside the garage/workshop near the meadow.

Notes:

Missing a leg. Also known as Daddy Long Legs.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
KarenL
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opiliones
KarenL
It doesn't seem to have a separate thorax & abdomen so maybe some kind of harvestman?

Spotted for Missions

Mission
International Spider Survey
Photographed
PublishedDecember 6, 2011

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