Lophopilio is a monotypic genus of harvestmen in the family Phalangiidae. This genus has a single species, Lophopilio palpinalis, found across Europe, including the UK, from Scandinavia to Estonia, then southerly widespread in Central and Western Europe. It has also been spotted further south in Bulgaria, Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Lophopilio palpinalis being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Opiliones
- Family
- Phalangiidae
- Genus
- Lophopilio
- Species
- Lophopilio palpinalis
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