Harvestman

Scientific Name: Order Opiliones

Order & Family: Order Opiliones, multiple families (e.g., Phalangiidae)

Size: Body length 1-22 mm, with legs extending up to 160 mm

Moist, shady environments, gardens, forests, and often on human structures like walls or under eaves

Omnivorous; scavenger of dead insects, rotting plant matter, and predator of small soft-bodied insects and spiders

Primarily nocturnal, known for congregating in large groups for warmth or defense; unlike spiders, they do not produce silk or venom

Harmless to humans as they lack venom glands; beneficial to gardens and ecosystems by controlling pests and cleaning up organic debris

Identified on: 12/30/2025