Speedy spider for ID

[Hedera]

Had fun chasing this one!

[Venger]

Technichally not a spider, but it is an arachnid, its an Opolione (or harvestman).

Not really my area but it could be a Odiellus sp (though thats not a confirmation)

[Geoff F]

That, I suggest, is one for Gordon to consider.

The short legs make me think about one of the Oligolophus or Paroligolophus species and the pale colour could mean it is a juvenile.

However the way the short median band ends rather squarely may well indicate Odiellus spinosus.

[Action_Man]

I have never seen one personally, as they are a southern species, but it does fit the description nicely for O. spinosis.

Do you have an estimated size for it ? (the body only), and the habitat ? ...

[Hedera]

Thank you for the suggestions. Its body was about 1cm long, legs 2-3 cms. I noticed it moving along the path in my garden and followed it for some time to take shots. Here is another pic as it ran:

[Action_Man]

Yes its as suggested, there isent another one that big, and you can see the trident quite clearly, three blunt forward facing spines ...

[Hedera]

Thanks, Gordon. Never seen one before, am just getting "into" spiders!

[Action_Man]

Well if your just getting into spiders i may as well tell you that they are in fact Opiliones, they only have one body section, dont have venom glands, cant spin web, can eat solids, cant regenerate limbs, only have two eyes, other than that, they are quite similar ...

[Hedera]

Thanks, Gordon. They say you're never too old to learn!