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Ophyiulus pilosus


The sickle-shaped forelegs of this male are a distinctive character of males in this genus.

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male Ophyiulus pilosus showing tail and forelegs, North Elmham (Norfolk, UK), 15th or 16th April 2022


This individual, a female I think, was in the same pitfall trap as the male above.

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Ophyiulus pilosus, North Elmham (Norfolk, UK), 15th or 16th April 2022