The Nature of Phenology 11/7/20: Daddy Long Legs

Published: Nov. 7, 2020, 1:30 p.m.

Producers: Hazel Stark & Joe Horn Host: Hazel Stark Contrary to popular belief, daddy long legs are not spiders. Like spiders and ticks, they are arachnids, but they are in a separate group from spiders. Daddy long legs are types of “harvestmen,” which are visually distinct from spiders due to their bodies appearing to be one oval—not segmented like spider bodies. Photos, a full transcript, references, contact information, and more available at thenatureofphenology.wordpress.com.