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It depends on exactly what species you are identifying as "daddy long legs".
The name daddy long legs can refer to several species or differing classifications. These are:
- Harvestman - This species is not a true spider although it is classed as Arachnida, as it has eight legs. It is commonly called either "daddy long legs" or "grand daddy long legs" in the USA and is found worldwide, with over 6,400 species. There is a myth about these creatures being the most venomous of Spiders, but its jaws are too small to bite, however this is a complete fallacy, as none of these species have venom glands or fangs. They are completely harmless and are not poisonous.
- Crane fly - These are typically known as daddy long legs in the UK. They are a long legged flying insect that can be found all over the world. There are over 14,000 identified species.
- Cellar Spider - This is the only true spiderknown by the name "daddy long legs". In fact all members of the family Pholcidae are group with this name. They are found commonly all over the world and again are easily recognised by their long legs. Again the myth says they are the most venomous spider in the world, but this is again untrue for the same reason as above.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere is a type of spider called daddy-long-leg spider because it looks like a daddy long leg but it is a spider.
But the answer is no, although they look similar daddy long legs are insects and spiders are arachnids
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∙ 15y agoJust like any other ordinary spider, by wrapping their struggling prey in a kind of silk and waiting till they become bug-juice. When they're juice, the spider makes a small hole in the wrapping and starts sucking out the juice.
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∙ 14y agoYou don't need to be afraid of Daddy Longlegs (harvestmen) they have no venom at all. Many people say " they have mouth parts so small they can't bite, they have the most poisonous of all venoms." This is just one of those "urban myths" going around. They have no venom at all and do not bite. There are over a hundred Daddy-longlegs species in North America.
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∙ 10y ago"Daddy long legs" refer to either crane flies or cellar spiders.
Cellar spiders are small but have large legs. They are the perfect combatant against wolf spiders and any other dangerous spider. They are aggresive when threatened, but they're passive if left alone. Due to their tiny fangs, they only initiate biting when their opponent is wrapped tight in silk and not moving. They can reach up, pull silk from their spinnerets and wrap around a female white tailed spider six times a second.
Crane flies are non venomous, passive and live for no more than a day. They only eat ants or the occasional spider.
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∙ 14y agoNo. It is a myth that if only they could break your skin, their poison will kill you. They are in no way a lethal spider.
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∙ 14y agono, they have no teeth and all they do is eat spiders and crawl around on u.
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∙ 15y agoDaddy Long Legs eat all spiders smaller than themselves! keep them in the house if they get in, it will keep the spiders away! Or so I've been told!
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∙ 14y agoAnything with eight legs and fangs, ( all spiders have then some are just very small ) is an arachnid or if its a spider. then yes its an arachnid.
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∙ 14y agoDaddy long legs have been known to eat white tail spiders.
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Why is a Daddy Long Legs not a spider?
'Daddy Long Legs' is the colloquial name for three different creatures. One is the Crane Fly, which is an insect. The second is the cellar spider, which is a true spider. The last is the Harvestman, which is an 'arachnid', but does not belong to the 'spider' family, Aranea.
Are daddy long legs related to scorpions?
It depends on exactly what species you are identifying as "daddy long legs". The name daddy long legs can refer to several species or differing classifications. These are:* Harvestman - This species is not a true spider although it is classed as Arachnida, as it has eight legs. It is commonly called either "daddy long legs" or "grand daddy long legs" in the USA and is found worldwide, with over 6,400 species. There is a myth about these creatures being the most venomous of spiders, but its jaws are too small to bite, however this is a complete fallacy, as none of these species have venom glands or fangs. They are completely harmless and are not poisonous. * Crane fly - These are typically known as daddy long legs in the UK. They are a long legged flying insect that can be found all over the world. There are over 14,000 identified species. * Cellar Spider - This is the only true spider known by the name "daddy long legs". In fact all members of the family Pholcidae are group with this name. They are found commonly all over the world and again are easily recognised by their long legs. Again the myth says they are the most venomous spider in the world, but this is again untrue for the same reason as above.
What type of organism is the grand daddy long leg?
Daddy long legs or Harvestmen come from the class of Arachnida and the Order Opiliones. They are not actually spiders and that can be told by their round bodies that have no constriction or "waist line". They lack silk-spinning organs and their abdomens are segemented. They do, however have four pairs of walking legs and similar jaw and leg sensory structure. They also do not carry venom. The name daddy long legs can refer to several species or differing classifications. These are: * Harvestman - This species is not a true spider although it is classed as Arachnida, as it has eight legs. It is commonly called either "daddy long legs" or "grand daddy long legs" in the USA and is found worldwide, with over 6,400 species. There is a myth about these creatures being the most venomous of spiders, but its jaws are too small to bite, however this is a complete fallacy, as none of these species have venom glands or fangs. They are completely harmless and are not poisonous. * Crane fly - These are typically known as daddy long legs in the UK. They are a long legged flying insect that can be found all over the world. There are over 14,000 identified species. * Cellar Spider - This is the only true spider known by the name "daddy long legs". In fact all members of the family Pholcidae are group with this name. They are found commonly all over the world and again are easily recognised by their long legs. Again the myth says they are the most venomous spider in the world, but this is again untrue for the same reason as above.
Is it true that if you kill a daddy long leg spider it rains?
No, killing a bug does not effect the weather.
What is another name for a daddy long legs?
There are three main species that are known by the common name "daddy long legs" and only one of these is a true spider. These species each have there own distinct name and they are:Harvestman - This species is not a true spider although it is classed as Arachnida, as it has eight legs. It is commonly called either "daddy long legs" or "grand daddy long legs" in the USA and is found worldwide, with over 6,400 species. There is a myth about these creatures being the most venomous of spiders, but its jaws are too small to bite, however this is a complete fallacy, as none of these species have venom glands or fangs. They are completely harmless and are not poisonous.Crane fly - These are typically known as daddy long legs in the UK. They are a long legged flying insect that can be found all over the world. There are over 14,000 identified species.Cellar Spider - This is the only true spiderknown by the name "daddy long legs". In fact all members of the family Pholcidae are group with this name. They are found commonly all over the world and again are easily recognised by their long legs. Again the myth says they are the most venomous spider in the world, but this is again untrue for the same reason as above.all of this stupid stuff is wrong
Why is a Daddy Long Legs not a spider?
'Daddy Long Legs' is the colloquial name for three different creatures. One is the Crane Fly, which is an insect. The second is the cellar spider, which is a true spider. The last is the Harvestman, which is an 'arachnid', but does not belong to the 'spider' family, Aranea.
Are daddy long legs related to scorpions?
It depends on exactly what species you are identifying as "daddy long legs". The name daddy long legs can refer to several species or differing classifications. These are:* Harvestman - This species is not a true spider although it is classed as Arachnida, as it has eight legs. It is commonly called either "daddy long legs" or "grand daddy long legs" in the USA and is found worldwide, with over 6,400 species. There is a myth about these creatures being the most venomous of spiders, but its jaws are too small to bite, however this is a complete fallacy, as none of these species have venom glands or fangs. They are completely harmless and are not poisonous. * Crane fly - These are typically known as daddy long legs in the UK. They are a long legged flying insect that can be found all over the world. There are over 14,000 identified species. * Cellar Spider - This is the only true spider known by the name "daddy long legs". In fact all members of the family Pholcidae are group with this name. They are found commonly all over the world and again are easily recognised by their long legs. Again the myth says they are the most venomous spider in the world, but this is again untrue for the same reason as above.
What are 2 dangerous spiders in Australia?
The Daddy Long Legs is one of the spiders with The biggest fangs although they can bite us they are the biggest threat to other spiders their fangs are so Farr back in their throat if all spider came together the tralancular will even run away from the daddy long legs
Are there mum long legs?
Yes, crane flies are often referred to as "daddy long legs" in some regions. However, they are not technically classified as true spiders that are commonly known as "daddy long legs."
What type of organism is the grand daddy long leg?
Daddy long legs or Harvestmen come from the class of Arachnida and the Order Opiliones. They are not actually spiders and that can be told by their round bodies that have no constriction or "waist line". They lack silk-spinning organs and their abdomens are segemented. They do, however have four pairs of walking legs and similar jaw and leg sensory structure. They also do not carry venom. The name daddy long legs can refer to several species or differing classifications. These are: * Harvestman - This species is not a true spider although it is classed as Arachnida, as it has eight legs. It is commonly called either "daddy long legs" or "grand daddy long legs" in the USA and is found worldwide, with over 6,400 species. There is a myth about these creatures being the most venomous of spiders, but its jaws are too small to bite, however this is a complete fallacy, as none of these species have venom glands or fangs. They are completely harmless and are not poisonous. * Crane fly - These are typically known as daddy long legs in the UK. They are a long legged flying insect that can be found all over the world. There are over 14,000 identified species. * Cellar Spider - This is the only true spider known by the name "daddy long legs". In fact all members of the family Pholcidae are group with this name. They are found commonly all over the world and again are easily recognised by their long legs. Again the myth says they are the most venomous spider in the world, but this is again untrue for the same reason as above.
Is it true that if you kill a daddy long leg spider it rains?
No, killing a bug does not effect the weather.
Daddy long legs poison?
Daddy long legs have poison, they gain mainly from white tails as that is there main prey, some people may say they have been bitten by daddy long legs but most of these are not true as there is another type of spider a little bit smaller but almost the exact same that is not poisonous. The only reason they are harmless to humans is because they have a very tiny mouth meaning they cannot bite a human being, even a baby.
What is another name for a daddy long legs?
There are three main species that are known by the common name "daddy long legs" and only one of these is a true spider. These species each have there own distinct name and they are:Harvestman - This species is not a true spider although it is classed as Arachnida, as it has eight legs. It is commonly called either "daddy long legs" or "grand daddy long legs" in the USA and is found worldwide, with over 6,400 species. There is a myth about these creatures being the most venomous of spiders, but its jaws are too small to bite, however this is a complete fallacy, as none of these species have venom glands or fangs. They are completely harmless and are not poisonous.Crane fly - These are typically known as daddy long legs in the UK. They are a long legged flying insect that can be found all over the world. There are over 14,000 identified species.Cellar Spider - This is the only true spiderknown by the name "daddy long legs". In fact all members of the family Pholcidae are group with this name. They are found commonly all over the world and again are easily recognised by their long legs. Again the myth says they are the most venomous spider in the world, but this is again untrue for the same reason as above.all of this stupid stuff is wrong
What are four types of arachnid?
There are eleven different types of identified arachnids. The four most identifiable are 1. spiders (obviously) 2. scorpians 3. ticks and mites 4. solpugids (such as the Giant Egyptian Camel spider, which is not a true spider at all.) Tarantulas, although commonly categorised as spiders, are also a species of non-spider arachnid.
Is a camel spider technically a spider?
An Arachnid is an arthropod with eight or more legs, making the Solifugae (AKA camel spider) an arachnid, but not a "true" spider. Anything in the Arachnid family is considered a spider.
Are daddy long legs spiders poisonous?
Grand Daddy Long Legs ~ Fact or Crap?So today I am doing a different kind of fact or crap. I was watching a show last night on the Science channel when I discovered that I have been fooled all these years about Grand Daddy Long Legs. I was taught in school that these creepy spiders are the most poisonous spiders on earth. Why have they not taken over the world you ask... maybe their teeth are not long enough to penetrate the skin? Wrong again! They can bite humans. One of the scientists testing this allowed several long legs to climb on his arm and was bitten by one. It turns out that it only stings for a bit and then goes away. No he did not drop dead.They tested the venom of the long legs and the black widow on a mouse and the black widow venom was much more powerful.So there you have it....Am I the only person in the world who obviously had a science teacher who did not know what he was doing? Is this some cruel joke to make me look stupid as I spread the news that these long legs are the most poisonous spider? Oh and don't think I've not talked about it. Just the other day my cube mate and I were speaking of this. He is from Norway and had heard the same bit of lies.My personal theory is that one long leg told another that they should come up with this story so we cruel humans will stop pulling their legs off. I know this was a favorite past time of mine as a child. Never fear! I am seeking therapy for this even as an adult.http://wesley.vox.com/library/post/grand-daddy-long-legs-fact-or-crap.html
Are daddy long legs poisinious?
Yes they to insects but they pose no danger to humans at all even if they managed to give you abite it would not be painfull or harmfull. There is a myth that they are deadly but that they cant bite you this is not true.
