Eastern Harvestman - Leiobunum vittatum

Harvestmen are arachnids, but are not spiders despite their resemblance. Easily recognized by their long legs, with the second pair acting like antennae that are very sensitive to the touch. Harvestmen have some unusual self-defense mechanisms - some species are able to spray a pungent scent as a defense mechanism. Other species practice self-amputation of a leg in order to distract a predator long enough for them to make an escape.

Habitat: Rural garden