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Cosmobunus granarius is a large harvestman belonging to the family Sclerosomatidae, easily recognized by its dark body (up to 9 mm) marked with a pale dorsal stripe and extremely long, thin legs exceeding 70 mm. Found in southern Europe and North Africa, it is completely harmless to humans.
Physical Traits
Body size: Males reach about 7 mm; females grow up to 9 mm.
Leg span: Extremely slender legs stretching up to 70 mm or more.
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Coloration: Dark brown or black body featuring a wide, light-colored lengthwise stripe down the back.
Behavior and Habitat
Lucifugous: Prefers dark, damp spaces and avoids direct sunlight.
Shelter: Gathers in caves, rocky crevices, tree hollows, bridges, and culverts during the day.
Aggregation: Can form dense clusters of dozens or thousands of individuals hanging together on ceilings or walls in shelter.
Diet: Scavenges decaying matter and preys on small, soft-bodied invertebrates.
