Daddylonglegs / Harvestmen
Most often seen at harvest time, these are nuisance pests in and around structures.
- Common Name: Daddylonglegs/Harvestmen
- Scentific Name: various
- Class/Order/Family: Arachnida/Opiliones/Various
- Metamorphosis: Simple
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Size
Adults with body about 1/16-1/2" long. Males smaller, but with longer legs.
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Biology
Eggs are laid in autumn in the ground or under stones & crevices.
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Habit
Usually inactive during the day, and searching for food at sunset.
Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties