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'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.

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What two animals are closely related to a spider?

Scorpion and Daddy long-legs. The Daddy long-legs isn't actually a spider.


What spider has more poison a black widow or daddy long legs?

Black widow.


Can a red back spider kill a daddy long leg?

It is unlikely that a red back spider can kill a daddy long leg spider, as they have different habitats and prey preferences. Red back spiders are more likely to prey on insects and other small spiders rather than daddy long legs.


What is daddy long legs family?

It is the common name for a really long legged spider (arachnid).


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.