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Phareicranaus gracilis, La Isla Escondida, Colombia Despite this being our 3rd trip to Colombia, one of the eye openers this year were the stunning harvestman species. They are very large and some have incredible patterns, making them look like space ships. This one has an explicit pattern of pure white rings on its back, and note the yellow pointy horns below it. Finally, the leg joints look like warm lights. This one was found on a mossy tree during a night tour.<br />
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We came across this particular species a few times, so later in the set I&#039;ll share more angles. Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,Fall,Geotagged,La Isla Escondida,Phareicranaus gracilis,Putumayo,South America,World Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Phareicranaus gracilis, La Isla Escondida, Colombia

Despite this being our 3rd trip to Colombia, one of the eye openers this year were the stunning harvestman species. They are very large and some have incredible patterns, making them look like space ships. This one has an explicit pattern of pure white rings on its back, and note the yellow pointy horns below it. Finally, the leg joints look like warm lights. This one was found on a mossy tree during a night tour.

We came across this particular species a few times, so later in the set I'll share more angles.

    comments (6)

  1. Wow, that really is like something from Star Wars! Posted 6 years ago
  2. WOW, WOW, WOW!! Posted 6 years ago
  3. No limits to nature design. Awesome! Posted 6 years ago
  4. Fascinating! Posted 6 years ago
  5. Missed this one when you uploaded it ... truly amazing species - excellent to see it here - THANKS! Posted 6 years ago
    1. Glad you like it, because I got one more for you :)

      Large orange harvestman, La Isla Escondida, Colombia Another spectaclar spaceship-like harvestman found at night in La Isla Escondida. Another example:<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/70100/phareicranaus_gracilis_-_full_body_la_isla_escondida_colombia.html<br />
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I just found a super obscure forum with TONS of images of similar species:<br />
http://opiliones.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Images<br />
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Unfortunately, I'm now more confused than ever regarding an ID. Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,La Isla Escondida,Putumayo,South America,World

      And a few more shots of this species later tonight.
      Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago

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Phareicranaus gracilis is a tropical harvestman in the Phareicranaus genus.

Similar species: Harvestmen
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Nov 27, 2018. Captured Oct 17, 2018 18:47 in Orito, Putumayo, Colombia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm