Odiellus spinosus

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Odiellus spinosus
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Odiellus spinosus
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O. spinosus
Binomial name
Odiellus spinosus
(Bosc, 1792) [1]
Synonyms
  • Phalangium spinosus Bosc, 1792

Odiellus spinosus is a species of harvestmen in the family Phalangiidae.

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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]

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