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Harvestman spider species

Harvestman spider species (doubtful phalangium, Phalangium dubium). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1803

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Doubtful Frederick Miscellany Naturalists Nodder Polydore Shaw Spider Dubium Harvestman

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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the intricate features of the Harvestman spider species, specifically identified as Phalangium dubium, although there is some doubt regarding its accurate classification. The illustration was meticulously drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's esteemed work, The Naturalist's Miscellany, in London during the year 1803. Harvestmen, also known as daddy long-legs spiders, belong to the arachnid order Opiliones. Contrary to their name, they are not true spiders, but rather close relatives sharing common ancestry. Harvestmen are distinguished by their long, slender legs, which can number up to eighteen pairs, and their lack of spinnerets, the organs used by spiders to produce silk. The Harvestman spider, Phalangium dubium, is a common species found throughout Europe and North America. They are primarily nocturnal and inhabit various habitats, including forests, grasslands, and gardens. These arachnids feed on a diverse diet, including small invertebrates, decaying organic matter, and even other harvestmen. The engraving captures the delicate intricacies of the Harvestman spider's body, with its elongated legs and segmented exoskeleton. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the spider's pedipalps, which are used for sensing and manipulating food. The hand-coloring further enhances the illustration, bringing out the subtle textures and patterns on the spider's body. This historical artwork not only serves as a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world but also highlights the remarkable skill and dedication of the naturalists and artists of the past in documenting and preserving the wonders of nature for future generations.

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