Leiobunum blackwalli

[Paul Iddon]

Harvestmen are good eaters, and this male has got a lot to eat! The male has a red-brown, round body with a white ring around the eyes. L. blackwalli has been recorded feeding on a wide range of invertebrates including bugs, lepidoptera, diptera, millipedes, other harvestmen, earthworms and gastropods. Feeding on bird-droppings has also been noted.

Paul.

 

[Cobra]

Great images as always Paul
I take it they are natures scavengers / opportunists then?

 

[Paul Iddon]

Generally yes - I don't think they capture live prey other than the slow moving lifeforms though.

Paul.

 

[ST1]

I leave this till after I've had breakfast

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Cracking set as always Paul- I really enjoy your images- gory sometimes, but enjoyable never the less

Les

 

[Paul Iddon]

Thanks gents

Paul.