Eastern Harvestman

Also known as Eastern Daddy Longlegs

Eastern harvestmen feature exceptionally long, threadlike legs and a dark central stripe running down their compact, oval bodies. Active from late spring into fall, these nocturnal scavengers wander through foliage and bark to feed on plant juices, fungi, and soft-bodied insects. As autumnal temperatures drop, dozens often assemble in tight communal clusters inside sheltered tree hollows or under eaves.