Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Arachnida
Subfamily: Megalopsalidinae
Order: Opiliones: Monoscutidae)
Genus: Pantopsalis
Sub Species: Palpatores
Species: Phalangium opilio
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The photos below are of the common European species Phalangium opilio, which is established in New Zealand. It has two simple eyes on a raised eye mound. They have nippers with which they can grasp insects.
Head of Phalangium opilio
A large adult with an overall measurement (including legs) 7cm
Juvenile
