Rilaena triangularis
It usually has a pale brown saddle but this is variable. Each eye is surrounded by a ring of 7-10 pale pointed tubercles. It has a trident with a single small tubercle in the middle of a dark band.
Found on low vegetation in hedgerows and woodland.
Spring and summer. Sometimes called the Spring Harvestman as it is usually the only adult harvestman to be found at this time of year.
Common and widespread throughout Britain.
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
3975 British records - last record 2014
David Nicholls
New Lount
28 April 2012
AJ Cann
The Seek
13 March 2020
David Nicholls
Ulverscroft
18 May 2012
David Nicholls
Ulverscroft
18 May 2012
Paul Ruddoch
Melton Country Park
28 April 2015
Molting
Mike Higgott
County Hall
08 June 2016
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Species profile
- Species group:
- harvestman (Opiliones)
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Opiliones
- Family:
- Phalangiidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 88
- First record:
- 03/06/1992 (Jon Daws)
- Last record:
- 01/03/2025 (Cann, Alan)
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David Nicholls
Stoneywell
03 May 2018
David Nicholls
Martinshaw Wood
07 April 2013
overwintering instar
Graham Calow
Jubilee Walk, Leire
13 May 2014
female - specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote
31 March 2014
immatre - specimen examined
David Nicholls
Martinshaw Wood
30 June 2011
David Nicholls
20 Acre Piece
11 May 2012
David Nicholls
New Lount
14 June 2012
