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Daddy Long Leg Spider (Phalangiidae)
Prevalence : Widespread |
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Appearance
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From 1/8 to 1/2 inch long; yellowish to greenish-brown or reddish-brown;
four pairs of long, thin legs. |
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Habits :
Found in open areas on foliage and
tree trunks, or on shady walls outside buildings. |
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Diet :
Small insects and decaying organic
matter; plant juices. |
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Reproduction
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Females deposit eggs into soil
individually; eggs over winter and hatch in the spring; one generation a
year. |
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Other Information
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Legs break off easily and cannot be
regenerated; if disturbed, they furiously wave second pair of legs in
the air. |
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