Biology:Odiellus spinosus
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Short description: Species of harvestman/daddy longlegs
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| Species: | O. spinosus
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| Odiellus spinosus (Bosc, 1792) [1]
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Odiellus spinosus is a species of harvestmen in the family Phalangiidae.
Description
Odiellus spinosus can reach a body length of 6.5–8 millimetres (0.26–0.31 in) in males, of 7–11 millimetres (0.28–0.43 in) in females.[2] This harvestmen shows three large, almost flat spines (hence the species name) in front of the eyes and a black-edged saddle on the back. Moreover the abdomen is distinctly flattened, with some rows of brown spots across each tergite.[2][3]
Biology
Adults can be found from June and until December.[2]
References
Wikidata ☰ Q2182230 entry
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