Harvester but what is it's name?

brianholland · #1 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 07:48 AM

This chap was photographed while my wife was laying down attempting to photograph studded blue butterflies on the heather.
It was only when we got it up on the computer screen that we were blown away by the fairy lights along it's legs and over it's body. Truly amazing .
We know it is not a spider but what is its proper name for identification purposes please.

Action_Man · #2 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 10:40 AM

That little beastie is a Phalangium opilio (male)

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brianholland · #3 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Action_Man

That little beastie is a Phalangium opilio (male)

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Fantastic,
Thanks for the information.

Isn't it amazing to look at?. Still awe struck.

And · #4 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 06:43 PM

Anyone reading this, do take a few moments to click on the photo and enlarge it. It's amazing - and yes, they do look like fairy -lights!

galanthus · #5 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 07:16 PM

ooooh a very enlightening shot !!

I love harvestmen, strange how i won't touch a leggy spider but will carry these to safety. Maybe cos their legs aren't so thick. Thanx for sharing Brian.

Jonners · #6 (**permalink**) 03-09-2009, 08:13 PM

Great photo. What sort of camera and lenses does Mrs H use?

brianholland · #7 (**permalink**) 04-09-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonners

Great photo. What sort of camera and lenses does Mrs H use?

H.O. uses a Sigma macro 150 on a Canon 50d Canon body now but this may have been on a 20D body.

For all else she uses Canon 50D + 100 x 400 lens

She also uses and loves Canon G9 takes a super pic and is so handy can be carried in the pocket.

Hope this helps. If you want to see more of her pics try "Margaret the Novice" + flickr

As you live in BSE I suspect that Glasswells car park with its plants would be a good place to start looking!!! Whatever, their scones are fantastic !!