daddy longlegs
The term 'daddy longlegs' is used in various regions to refer to different creatures with long, slender legs, often leading to confusion.
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Definition
B2Arachnology
(informal)An arachnid with a small body and very long, thin legs, belonging to the order Opiliones, also known as a harvestman.
Example
- Harvestmen, often called daddy longlegs, are harmless and do not produce silk.
B2Entomology
(informal)An insect with long legs and a slender body, commonly known as a crane fly.
Example
- In the UK, crane flies are often referred to as daddy longlegs.
B2Arachnology
(informal)A spider with long legs, belonging to the family Pholcidae, often found in cellars.
Example
- The long-legged cellar spider is sometimes called a daddy longlegs.
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