Harvestman

The Harvestman is an arachnid related to spiders and scorpions.

 

They are easily recognised by their small body and very long, thin legs.



There are about 25 species in the UK and over 6,650 species worldwide.
Unlike spiders they do not spin silk or produce venom.
Some are predators, catching small invertebrates with the hooks on the ends of their legs.
Others are omnivorous and will also eat fruit and fungi.