Oligolophus tridens is a species of harvestman. It is found in central Europe. They typically mature in summer. They are predators, and can reduce aphid populations by up to 97%.[1] They are known to disperse Melampyrum seeds.[2]

Oligolophus tridens
O. tridens
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O. tridens
Binomial name
Oligolophus tridens
(C. L. Koch, 1836)
Synonyms

Opilio tridens

References

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  1. ^ Madsen, Michael; Terkildsen, Steen; Toft, Søren (2004). "Microcosm studies on control of aphids by generalist arthropod predators: Effects of alternative prey" (PDF). BioControl. 49 (5): 483–504. Bibcode:2004BioCo..49..483M. doi:10.1023/B:BICO.0000036442.70171.66. S2CID 9720711. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  2. ^ Chlumsky, J.; Koutecky, P.; Jilkova, V.; Stech, M. (2012-11-23). "Roles of species-preferential seed dispersal by ants and endozoochory in Melampyrum (Orobanchaceae)". Journal of Plant Ecology. 6 (3). Oxford University Press (OUP): 232–239. doi:10.1093/jpe/rts039. ISSN 1752-9921.

Sources

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  • Joel Hallan's Biology Catalog: Phalangiidae