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Phalangium opilio - Female on thistle  Arachnida,Daddy longlegs,Eupnoi,Geotagged,Harvestman,Netherlands,Opiliones,Phalangiidae,Phalangioidea,Phalangium,Phalangium opilio,nl: Gewone hooiwagen Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Great photo! Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thanks Deb - they're always hard to capture with all them long legs sticking out in every direction *rolleyes* ;o)
      Cheers, Arp
      Posted 4 years ago

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"Phalangium opilio" is "the most widespread species of harvestman in the world", occurring natively in Europe, and much of Asia, and having been introduced to North America, North Africa and New Zealand. It is found in a wide range of habitats, including meadows, bogs, forests, and various types of anthropogenic habitats, such as gardens, fields, hedgerows, lawns, quarries, green places in built-up areas, walls and bridges.

Similar species: Harvestmen
Species identified by Pudding4brains
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By Pudding4brains

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Uploaded Sep 8, 2020. Captured in Grote Bosweg, 6276 Heijenrath, Netherlands.