October 26, 2024

I am in the Order Opiliones

Possibly a Warty Harvestman

You might confuse me with a spider

We both have eight legs, so I understand. 

Note: Although both spiders and harvestmen (aka "Daddy Longlegs") both have 8 legs, spiders have 2 body segments and 8 eyes, but harvestmen only have 1 body segment and 2 eyes. 

Location: Private residence, Warne, NC

Sources: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/environment-nature/musings-on-nature-blog/posts/grandaddy-longlegs-harvestmen.aspx

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