Spring Harvestman

Rilaena triangularis

Spring Harvestman Rilaena triangularis Platybunus triangularis

TQ4893 16/05/2019 ©Raymond Small 

Normally the only adult harvestman to be found early in the year and for that reason is sometimes referred to as the 'Spring Harvestman'. It is found low on hedgerows in woodland. Harvestmen are long-legged invertebrates related to spiders and scorpions. Many are predators feeding on small invertebrates that they catch using hooks at the ends of their legs. Others are omnivorous scavengers that feed on a range of foods including fruit and fungi. They have no silk glands so do not make webs.

Spring Harvestman Rilaena triangularis Platybunus triangularis

TQ4792 26/04/2019 ©Raymond Small

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