[ID] Harvestman!

[Geoff F]

Well that is just about early enough for O. tridens and also OK for L. ephippiatus which matures a little bit earlier.

But L. ephippiatus has somewhat spiny femora and tends to prefer woodland or marshy sites while O. tridens is often found around houses and gardens; although, of course, this is another one of those generalities which can't be relied upon.

So I am tending to side more with O. tridens at the moment.

Wait for a more informed opinion though!

[Jason Green]

Thanks Geoff, most appreciated!

[JRsbugs]

Try Paroligolophus agrestis, the middle trident looks like it's longer and pointing forward, a give away with this one.

[Action_Man]

My initial thoughts were Paroligolophus agrestis, but the saddle isn't quite right, and the spines around the eyes also, so i will get a second opinion on this one .

Can you give some estimated sizes Jason ? ...

[JRsbugs]

Those were the two things I thought might be wrong Gordon, but with not being close enough to see if there really was spines I thought it might be an illusion.

[Action_Man]

I am going to go out on a limb here and say its an Odiellus spinosus, i have never seen one personally, but the trident and saddle are quite indicative of this beast ...

[Jason Green]

Ha! I received an email from Arp yesterday with the same ID, so thanks Gordon - I'll update the page with credit.

[Action_Man]

When you next speak to him, tell him i beat him ...