DSC_0036 Long-legged harvestman (Forsteropsalis grimmetti) mummified, dead female amongst filmy ferns, killed by the entomopathogenic Sugar icing fungus (Cordyceps bassiana) in coastal forest. Lake Moeraki, South Westland *
11005-15706 Long-legged harvestman (Pantopsalis phocator) displaying greatly elongated chelicerae of male. Male harvestman such as these may possess the most exaggerated weapons in the animal kingdom. In some Pantopsalis species, males may display either elongated (sword-like), or short broad (dagger-like), forms within the same population. Pryse Peak, Stewart Island *
DSC_3150 Long-legged harvestman (Pantopsalis phocator) large male on fallen rata leaves, displaying elongated chelicerae. From beech forest in the Upper Eglington Valley, Fiordland *
