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Opilio parietinus/Pozidni matija

Opilio parietinus

Description:

Quite large, though very skinny spider with long legs with very very small eyes on a roundish body. Predators - they feed on snails, mites, spiders, centipede, insects. Sometimes they feed on fallen leaves or carrion.

Habitat:

On a wall in the house.

Notes:

Are very common in Slovenia. It is called "pozidni matija", because you usually see them on walls

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4 Comments

Ursula
Ursula 10 years ago

really? it's called "daddy long leg spider" for real? because I couldn't find english name for it! :) thx!

Helena k
Helena k 10 years ago

Great jpb

Helena k
Helena k 10 years ago

Ha ha

Helena k
Helena k 10 years ago

In case you cannot pronounce those words, it's also known as a daddy long leg spider.

Ursula
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Ursula

Domžale, Zahodna Slovenija, Slovenia

Spotted on Aug 25, 2013
Submitted on Sep 25, 2013

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