Opiliones (Harvestmen)

Picture ID 4336

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I live in Southern Kentucky and this spider was in my bathroom floor. I've never seen one like it before in my life. Inside or outside. The back almost seems to have a tribal face and the belly a rust colored triangle. Legs are 2 short, 2 long, 2 short, 2 long, and very spindly.

Submitted by:
jennscared
Submitted: Jan 23, 2018
Photographed: Jan 23, 2018
Spider: Opiliones (Harvestmen)
Location: Scottsville, Kentucky, United States
Spotted Indoors: Other
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal

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JennScared

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January 23, 2018 11:39 am

I’ve also just noticed that it has three pair of legs near the front and one pair right on the rear end of it’s abdomen. It’s unlike any spider I’ve ever seen. Any information would be appreciated.

ItsyBitsy

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January 23, 2018 12:01 pm

Hi, welcome to Spider ID. 🙂 This is an arachnid, but not a spider. It’s a Harvestman (Opiliones).

For comparison: https://bugguide.net/node/view/852380

JennScared

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Reply to ItsyBitsy

January 23, 2018 12:04 pm

Thank you! I knew everything I was reading said if it had eight legs, it was not an insect but a spider … but I also thought that all 8 legs would be in the same segment of the body as well. Do you know if they’re indigenous to my area?