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- Phalangium opilio is a univoltine species in Europe, producing one generation per year that overwinters as eggs. Two or more generations may occur within a year in some areas of North America, in which case eggs, immatures, and adults may all overwinter.
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Phalangium opilio is a univoltine species in Europe, producing one generation per year that overwinters as eggs. Two or more generations may occur within a year in some areas of North America, in which case eggs, immatures, and adults may all overwinter. [6]
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Feb 1, 2002 · Phalangium opilio was the most commonly caught opilionid in all habitats, accounting for >90% of the adult specimens captured in soybean and alfalfa. Pitfall-trap results also suggest that Kentucky P. opilio populations have three generations per year and overwinter in the egg stage.
- Blake L. Newton, Kenneth V. Yeargan
- 2002
In Europe P. opilio has a single generation per year and overwinters as eggs. In parts of North America two or more generations may occur, and eggs, immatures, or adults may overwinter. Eggs are laid in moist areas under rocks, in cracks in the soil, or between the soil and the crowns or recumbent leaves of plants.
Nov 16, 2017 · Also known to scavenge on various arthropods, including hard-bodied animals. Life Cycle. In Europe has a single generation and overwinters as eggs. In parts of North America two or more generations may occur, and eggs, immatures, or adults may overwinter.
Oct 29, 2009 · Studies by Newton and Yeargan (2002) in Kentucky agro-ecosystems suggested that P. opilio populations have three generations per year, overwintering as eggs. Our data suggest that P. opilio...
Hillyard speculates that southern populations may have two generations in the year. Most juveniles are present from May to August and the eggs are laid the autumn, hatching in the spring. Clearly there is much to be learned about the life-cycle of this species especially in the south of its range e.g. whether juveniles overwinter.
Common harvestman. Scientific name: Phalangium opilio. The Common harvestman is familiar to us as the large, spindly spider-like creature that frequents gardens and houses. It predates on smaller invertebrates which it catches using hooks on the ends of its legs.
