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Opiliones, Hadrobunus grandis
Harvestman have very long legs relative to their bodies. The Harvestman are arachnids, although they are not spiders. They're often called "daddy long legs". But they have no venom glands, silk glands and do not build webs. The connection between the abdomen and cephalothorax is broad so the body appears oval in shape. They can excrete a foul smelling fluid when disturbed. Body size 1/4"-3/4" and the legs are much longer. On some species up to 6"! They have a single pair of eyes, usually situated sideways.
Found on every continent except Antarctica. They can be found in grasslands, forests, mountains, wetlands and even human habitats.
This one was found on the side of my travel trailer.
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