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Bugguide [http://bugguide.net/node/view/2405 Order Opiliones - Harvestmen] - Accessed 1 July 2015 | Bugguide [http://bugguide.net/node/view/2405 Order Opiliones - Harvestmen] - Accessed 1 July 2015 | ||
Missouri Department of Natural Resources [http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/daddy-longlegs-harvestmen Daddy Longlegs (Harvestmen)] - Accessed 1 July 2015 | Missouri Department of Natural Resources [http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/daddy-longlegs-harvestmen Daddy Longlegs (Harvestmen)] - Accessed 1 July 2015 | ||
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Harvestmen Order: Opiliones
Harvestmen, also known as "Daddy Long-legs" or "Grand Daddy Long-legs" are most commonly known based upon urban legend about the creatures being the most venomous spider in the world. However, while arachnids, harvestmen are not true spiders. The lack venom sacks, fangs, and the two body sections of spiders. Opiliones are considered completely harmless. However, when bothered, they may emit a foul odor. They sometimes gather in large masses.
Opiliones are considered beneficial for gardens, as their diet consists of slugs, aphids, mites, and small spiders.
They are commonly confused with Cellar Spiders.
References
Bugguide Order Opiliones - Harvestmen - Accessed 1 July 2015 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Daddy Longlegs (Harvestmen) - Accessed 1 July 2015