WebYes and no. Daddy long legs is a colloquial term. I know of two arachnids (one spider) and a flying insect that have the name. The more common non-scientific name for the spider pictured is a cellar spider. But daddy long legs is a common name for them. I believe you may be thinking of a huntsman. Which is an arachnid, but is not a spider. WebFeb 5, 2024 · Also, daddy-long-legs are more likely to eat white tails. But white tails also enjoy eating their own species. This is simply because they can't tell they belong to the …
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WebOct 27, 2024 · They also eat Daddy-long-legs spiders – which aren’t dangerous, but many of us could do without. White Tail spiders are tiny little spider hunting assassins. They … WebOct 15, 2014 · “Daddy longlegs are usually extremely well camouflaged. During the day many of them hide in crevasses, and when disturbed they usually curl up and remain … citb health and safety day course
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WebSep 13, 2011 · yes but i caught a massive white tail in my mailbox last week and im keeping it in a jar,and so far every daddylong legs i put in gets eaten in seconds,so i wouldn't say … WebNov 18, 2024 · Also, daddy-long-legs are more likely to eat white tails. But white tails also enjoy eating their own species. This is simply because they can’t tell they belong to … WebSep 21, 2024 · Setting daddy long legs free into your garden allows them to thrive - though beware of their egg-laying tendencies on your garden lawn. Speaking on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this evening on BBC ... citb head office