Friday 11 October 2024

The Daddy Longlegs Spider - Nature 141

We thought an insect which crawling at our house, but after looking it in detail, aww, it was an "Arachnids."  


Image 01 - Look like an insect

The different between Arachnids and insects in terms of legs, body segments and antennae. The Arachnids have: 
- eight legs
- two body segments
- no antennae 

The insects have:
six legs
- three body segments
- antennae


Image 02 - The Arachnid crawling

The common names of this Arachnid:
The Daddy longlegs spider
- Harvestmen

This Arachnid is harmless and can’t bite peope, because its mouth is too small. They are useful to control mites and insects.


Image 03 - The Daddy longlegs spider

Do you know this critter?

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The Daddy Longlegs Spider - Nature 141

We thought an insect which crawling at our house, but after looking it in detail, aww, it was an "Arachnids."    Image 01 - Look l...