Harvestman in mid-molt

[Drainpipe]

Found this guy a few days ago. It s actually the first time that I have caught one in mid-molt, which is amazing to see. They’ll use a pulsating motion to pull themselves from their old skin.

 

[Click]

Very nice shot, Drainpipe.

 

[scottkinfw]

beautiful capture. Fascinating animal.

Scott

 

[lion rock]

Drainpipe,
Haven't seen your photos lately. Do post!
Nice shot. If you have anymore photos of this fascinating creature, please show!
-r

 

[Zeidora]

Nicely done. WAY rarer than any bird-in-flight or any big game. I've only seen once a regular spider molt, shot that on KC64 with OM4 a few decades ago. The whole sequence took 30-45 minutes.

 

[NancyP]

Very nice! I hadn't contemplated what a challenge it must be for these critters to molt, what with the Long Legs.