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16-10-2008, 07:28 PM
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Its not a spider but the harvestman (opilione) Dicranopalpus ramosus. |
16-10-2008, 07:31 PM
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It's not a spider, but it is an arachnid.
It's an Opilione, a harvestmen.
Looks like Dicranopalpus ramosus, discussed further in this thread: http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...ed-friend.html
(heh, got there before me Dogghound  )
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16-10-2008, 07:33 PM
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Hmm - how uninteresting - I've never seen them do this before,
oh well,
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16-10-2008, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoopstinct  Hmm - how uninteresting - I've never seen them do this before,
oh well,
Thanks | How do you mean uninteresting? They dont all have this resting stance its species specific. |
16-10-2008, 07:42 PM
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I've seen several of these over the last year and although I've marvelled at them, I thought they were ordinary harvestmen, (common type I mean, whatever ) with flattened legs  now I know the shape is peculiar to it's particular species it's even more amazing.
Hoopstinct, how can this be uninteresting ? 
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16-10-2008, 09:15 PM
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Some people, not mentioning any names, find these very interesting ... |
24-10-2008, 05:29 PM
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Ok Ok - obviously I found it interesting hence the photo post! When I tickled his leg and he moved he looked more like a harvestman - I thought I discovered something unusual... but he's still handsome even if he's not uncommon! I must educate myself further
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24-10-2008, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoopstinct Ok Ok - obviously I found it interesting hence the photo post! When I tickled his leg and he moved he looked more like a harvestman - I thought I discovered something unusual... but he's still handsome even if he's not uncommon! I must educate myself further
Thanks again for replies | They are currently extending their range very fast. The interest in this species comes very much from where you found it. Worth checking if it has been recorded from your area before, or if it is a further extension of it's known range. |
24-10-2008, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoopstinct When I tickled his leg and he moved he looked more like a harvestman ... but he's still handsome even if he's not uncommon! | Except that he's a she ... Arp | | | |
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