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Mitostoma chrysomelas This harvestman is recognised by the long pedipalps in front of the body. The body is around 3 mm in length and brown, with golden transverse lines. Photographed in Gerde, Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie,France. Image Ref: Philbhu-P9260080a Mitostoma chrysomelas,Nemastomatidae,Opiliones,harvestman,palps,tubercles Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Mitostoma chrysomelas

This harvestman is recognised by the long pedipalps in front of the body. The body is around 3 mm in length and brown, with golden transverse lines. Photographed in Gerde, Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie,France. Image Ref: Philbhu-P9260080a

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The Mitostoma chrysomelas

Mitostoma chrysomelas is a harvestman (Opiliones) in the family Nemastomatidae. For a Nemastomatidae it has relatively long legs and exceptionally long palps, but the body is only average sized (1,4-2mm). The palps are covered in special hairs ending in a small drop and the abdomen is covered in peculiar mushroom shaped tubercles.

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Uploaded Nov 28, 2023. Captured Sep 26, 2023 07:46.
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  • TG-6
  • f/2.3
  • 1/125s
  • ISO160
  • 5.4mm