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Immature Harvestman (Opilio canestrinii) Harvestmen, often mistakenly described as spiders, are one those species which make me wonder, &quot;how do you function&quot; given what looks like an awkward design.<br /> <br /> Yet they are experts as making their way quickly and efficiently over and through the thickest undergrowth.<br /> <br /> To watch them close up is truly fascinating: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/VzdC5opOt84?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Canestrini's Harvestman,Geotagged,Opilio canestrinii,Summer,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Immature Harvestman (Opilio canestrinii)

Harvestmen, often mistakenly described as spiders, are one those species which make me wonder, "how do you function" given what looks like an awkward design.

Yet they are experts as making their way quickly and efficiently over and through the thickest undergrowth.

To watch them close up is truly fascinating:

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The Canestrini's Harvestman

''Opilio canestrinii'' is a species of harvestman. ''O. canestrinii'' probably originates from Italy, but has invaded central Europe since the late 1970 and has since almost everywhere replaced the similar ''O. parietinus''. It is most often found on house walls.

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Similar species: Harvestmen
Species identified by Philip Booker
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By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Aug 30, 2021. Captured Jul 8, 2021 18:08 in 19A Eaton Pl, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1EH, UK.
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  • DSC-RX10M4
  • f/4.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO320
  • 177.86mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.