Why Are They Called Daddy Longlegs?

If you like creepy-crawlies, then you’re sure to love today’s Wonder of the Day!

Daddy Longlegs – Field Station

Daddy Long Legs - What species? - Leiobunum

Please tell me you call this a daddy longlegs! Over in r/todayilearned are a load of Brits saying otherwise. : r/CasualUK

Daddy Long Legs Are Not the Most Poisonous Spider

Southern Piedmont Natural History - Granddaddy Longlegs, Daddy Longlegs, or Harvestman. Whatever you call them, just don't call them a spider. That's right, Daddy Longlegs aren't spiders! Although they are an arachnid

The Myth of the Grandaddy Long Legs

How a Daddy Long Legs Harvestman Grows Such Strange Legs - The New York Times

Daddy Longlegs Aren't (Necessarily) Spiders; So What Are They?

Daddy longlegs, Arachnid, Harvestman & Opiliones

Researchers discover daddy longlegs spiders capture prey using glue

Daddy Longlegs (Harvestmen) Missouri Department of Conservation

What Eats Daddy Longlegs?

Daddy Longlegs Won't Kill You - Cool Green Science