Odiellus pictus

(Wood, 1868)

Painted Harvestman

Odiellus pictus is a of harvestman in the Phalangiidae, commonly known as the Painted Harvestman. It is native to North America, with documented occurrences in the northeastern United States including Vermont and Maine. The species was first described by Wood in 1868. As a member of the Phalangiidae family, it belongs to a group of long-legged arachnids that are often mistaken for spiders but are distinct in their body structure and single pair of .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Odiellus pictus: /oˈdiː.ɛl.lʊs ˈpɪk.tʊs/

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Distribution

North America, with specific records from the northeastern United States including Vermont (Piscataquis) and Maine.

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