Harvestman - Leiobunum Rotundum
Taken at Stevenston on 6th November 2016 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
 Fact File
 

Harvestman Leiobunum Rotundum.
Species:
Order:
Family:		 Leiobunum rotundum.
Opiliones.
Sclerosomatidae.
Food:

Description:


Size:


Habitat:
Flies/Found:
Feature:
 Small invertebrates including caterpillars, mites, woodlice, and slugs alive or dead. It drinks a lot of water.
The male has a globular shape and is red-brown with a black turret containing the eyes. The female has a dark saddle that is largely parallel-sided and has a black ring around each eye.
Female head-body length 5 -7 mm.
Male head-body length 3 mm.
Leg length: up to 50 mm.
Damp habitats.
Autumn. Maturing from end of July to end of November.
The harvestman's legs can be self-amputated if it is in danger of predation, but they do not regenerate. Although both harvestmen and spiders are arachnids, the two orders are not otherwise closely related.