Oligolophus tridens
| Oligolophus tridens | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Opiliones |
| Family: | Phalangiidae |
| Genus: | Oligolophus |
| Species: | O. tridens |
| Binomial name | |
| Oligolophus tridens (C. L. Koch, 1836) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Opilio tridens | |
Oligolophus tridens is a species of harvestman. It is found in central and western Europe. They typically mature in summer. They are predators, and can reduce aphid populations by up to 97%. They are known to disperse Melampyrum seeds.