"Daddy long legs" is a name that's applied to a variety of different arthropods so what might be a "Daddy long leg" in North America might be different from Australia.
In New England the name is applied to Opiliones (or Harvestmen), which aren't even spiders, but a different kind of arachnid. One of the key differences between Opiliones and spiders is that they don't have venom glands, so it's a myth about them having stronger venom than spiders. It seems like the "Daddy Long legs" spider in Australia is actually a kind of cellar spider.
I don't know much about Australian spiders, but you're definitely right on the fact that both harvestmen and cellar spiders are often called daddy longlegs
I issue you this Official Bugboy Seal of Appreciation
I have been attacked by a mockingbird that was pissed i was walking across the street from its nest. That same bird had its nest in the shrubby tree next to the door of a house and scared the kids who lived there so much they came and sat on our porch until they saw it fly away to get food so they could go home.
0
BugBoyboy.EXE has stopped functioning.only bugs remainRegistered Userregular
This is another bug that gets called a daddy-long-legs
Oh yeah, these guys cause all sorts of confusion, for this reason and others
I'll do a post in the bug thread later
I remember seeing them in drawings in a children's book of poetry from the 30's I think for some poem called The Daddy Long Legs and The Butterfly or some such thing and I was confused as hell.
Magpies have large beaks and will aim directly at your scalp. Children especially can be badly injured, and they will easily draw blood.
They've also learned (at least in Canberra) to get around bike helmets by swooping under them to hit the back of your neck. They're a frigging menace all spring.
Magpies have large beaks and will aim directly at your scalp. Children especially can be badly injured, and they will easily draw blood.
They've also learned (at least in Canberra) to get around bike helmets by swooping under them to hit the back of your neck. They're a frigging menace all spring.
Ned Kelly strapped iron plates to his chest and put a bucket on his head to protect himself from magpies on his way to the bank, protection from bullets was incidental
A Daddy long-legs in australia is definitely a spider. But mostly they're beneficial and eat mosquitoes and things. Only downside is that white-tails prey on them, so when I lived in white-tail territory we were warned not to leave too many DLL's in the house in case nastier things took up residence.
I've seen a DLL kill and eat a white-tail before.
I thought in general DLLs liked eating other spiders?
A Daddy long-legs in australia is definitely a spider. But mostly they're beneficial and eat mosquitoes and things. Only downside is that white-tails prey on them, so when I lived in white-tail territory we were warned not to leave too many DLL's in the house in case nastier things took up residence.
I've seen a DLL kill and eat a white-tail before.
I thought in general DLLs liked eating other spiders?
Huh, maybe I have it the wrong way round! I hope so, I like DLL's.
Apparently according to Wikipedia, other spiders are pretty much the main prey of the DDL spider.
Before following any advice, opinions, or thoughts I may have expressed in the above post, be warned: I found Keven Costners "Waterworld" to be a very entertaining film.
0
DeadfallI don't think you realize just how rich he is.In fact, I should put on a monocle.Registered Userregular
All I know about swooping season is THE EYES DON'T WORK
"Daddy long legs" is a name that's applied to a variety of different arthropods so what might be a "Daddy long leg" in North America might be different from Australia.
In New England the name is applied to Opiliones (or Harvestmen), which aren't even spiders, but a different kind of arachnid. One of the key differences between Opiliones and spiders is that they don't have venom glands, so it's a myth about them having stronger venom than spiders. It seems like the "Daddy Long legs" spider in Australia is actually a kind of cellar spider.
(Did I do good BugBoy ?)
I don't know much about Australian spiders, but you're definitely right on the fact that both harvestmen and cellar spiders are often called daddy longlegs
I issue you this Official Bugboy Seal of Appreciation
Watch yourself DC, I've seen this before. This is the part where Bugboy implants a clutch of eggs in your abdomen so the next generation can be born into a warm, edible environment.
You service as such is, of course, greatly appreciated.
This calls for a can of water-soluable spray paint straight down the car where the lines are
be a helpful civilian and help them out, they must not be aware of where the lines are
+1
MayabirdPecking at the keyboardRegistered Userregular
Though really a lot of birds can get very aggressive if their babies are threatened. One time I saw a baby robin, not even fledgling age, sitting on the ground. I bent down to see if it was okay. It very quickly scurried off under a bush (maybe a second to move, nice hustle, also left a pile of poop behind) and then I heard a screech that sounded almost hawklike. It was from Mama Robin. She swooped by so closely by my face that I could feel the breeze of her passage. She went up in the air, turned around for a second pass, and I ran inside.
Looks like he has those smokestacks that belch out actual smoke. Saw one of those trucks on the freeway the other day and it had several "fuck the environment" bumper stickers.
Make me Dictator and I will ban trucks like that outright
and only people with legitimate need (to be determined by me, personally) will be allowed to own trucks approaching anything close to that size
legislation will be titled
The Ford Fuck-You-50 Regulations
I'm not sure this is the place to put this, but apparently, my town is now home to the goosiest parker
This isn't the first time he's been caught doing this....
To bad he doesn't have a set of truck nuts dangling from the back, it would be the cherry on top of this goose sundae.
Here's how you counter this: Find 4 very small pebbles. Take off the caps for the air input on the tires, place pebbles underneath, replace cap. Perpetually flat tires that will show no holes if he goes to get them checked out.
Or instead of vandalism park as close as you fucking can to the back of his truck not leaving him room to leave, then call the police non-emergency number (or emergency number if you feel this will put you in danger from his reaction, but then I wouldn't really recommend this course of action) and tell them you're in the process of making a citizens arrest.
Most states have codified the common law rule that a warrantless arrest may be made by a private person for a felony, misdemeanor or "breach of peace".[1] A breach of peace covers a multitude of crimes in which the Supreme Court has even included a misdemeanor seatbelt violation punishable only by a fine. The term historically included theft, "nightwalking", prostitution and playing card and dice games.
For a parking ticket, generally the officer issuing the citation has to actually be present and witness the incident. This is probably why he hasn't been given the $300 ticket yet, because I can guarantee you the police would love to collect off this asshole just as much as anyone here wants them to.
Looks like he has those smokestacks that belch out actual smoke. Saw one of those trucks on the freeway the other day and it had several "fuck the environment" bumper stickers.
This is called "rolling coal"
They tend to have a switch on their dash that can turn the smokestacks on and off so they can specifically do it around economical cars or hybrids.
I've seen a number of them around here.
I just can't understand the minds of the people who would do that.
Or instead of vandalism park as close as you fucking can to the back of his truck not leaving him room to leave, then call the police non-emergency number (or emergency number if you feel this will put you in danger from his reaction, but then I wouldn't really recommend this course of action) and tell them you're in the process of making a citizens arrest.
Most states have codified the common law rule that a warrantless arrest may be made by a private person for a felony, misdemeanor or "breach of peace".[1] A breach of peace covers a multitude of crimes in which the Supreme Court has even included a misdemeanor seatbelt violation punishable only by a fine. The term historically included theft, "nightwalking", prostitution and playing card and dice games.
For a parking ticket, generally the officer issuing the citation has to actually be present and witness the incident. This is probably why he hasn't been given the $300 ticket yet, because I can guarantee you the police would love to collect off this asshole just as much as anyone here wants them to.
I feel professionally obligated to say please nobody do this.
Looks like he has those smokestacks that belch out actual smoke. Saw one of those trucks on the freeway the other day and it had several "fuck the environment" bumper stickers.
This is called "rolling coal"
They tend to have a switch on their dash that can turn the smokestacks on and off so they can specifically do it around economical cars or hybrids.
I've seen a number of them around here.
I just can't understand the minds of the people who would do that.
Posts
I don't know much about Australian spiders, but you're definitely right on the fact that both harvestmen and cellar spiders are often called daddy longlegs
I issue you this Official Bugboy Seal of Appreciation
Is this actually necessary?
Twitter: @LittleWren42
Oh yeah, these guys cause all sorts of confusion, for this reason and others
I'll do a post in the bug thread later
here it is: http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/miscellaneous/mlear-daddylonglegs.htm
Yes.
They're large birds that aggressively protect a wide territory. If they attack you, they can injure you.
Barn swallows and red wing blackbirds will behave the same way. Barn swallows are mean but adorable.
They've also learned (at least in Canberra) to get around bike helmets by swooping under them to hit the back of your neck. They're a frigging menace all spring.
Birds are scary smart.
I've seen a DLL kill and eat a white-tail before.
I thought in general DLLs liked eating other spiders?
Huh, maybe I have it the wrong way round! I hope so, I like DLL's.
xbl - HowYouGetAnts
steam - WeAreAllGeth
Watch yourself DC, I've seen this before. This is the part where Bugboy implants a clutch of eggs in your abdomen so the next generation can be born into a warm, edible environment.
You service as such is, of course, greatly appreciated.
This isn't the first time he's been caught doing this....
To bad he doesn't have a set of truck nuts dangling from the back, it would be the cherry on top of this goose sundae.
WoW
Dear Satan.....
be a helpful civilian and help them out, they must not be aware of where the lines are
I'm sure that chick was fine.
There are pictures of this truck, why aren't tickets being issued to the owner?
Gamertag: PrimusD | Rock Band DLC | GW:OttW - arrcd | WLD - Thortar
Six ounces of thermite, that's all you need to destroy his engine block and he'll never do it again.
Well that's an unexpected flashback to the forum days of old.
and only people with legitimate need (to be determined by me, personally) will be allowed to own trucks approaching anything close to that size
legislation will be titled
The Ford Fuck-You-50 Regulations
WoW
Dear Satan.....
Here's how you counter this: Find 4 very small pebbles. Take off the caps for the air input on the tires, place pebbles underneath, replace cap. Perpetually flat tires that will show no holes if he goes to get them checked out.
For a parking ticket, generally the officer issuing the citation has to actually be present and witness the incident. This is probably why he hasn't been given the $300 ticket yet, because I can guarantee you the police would love to collect off this asshole just as much as anyone here wants them to.
This is called "rolling coal"
They tend to have a switch on their dash that can turn the smokestacks on and off so they can specifically do it around economical cars or hybrids.
I've seen a number of them around here.
I just can't understand the minds of the people who would do that.
bonus points for the driver getting super duper pissed off even if they know it's nothing because somebody touched their fucking car
I feel professionally obligated to say please nobody do this.
Steam - Talon Valdez :Blizz - Talonious#1860 : Xbox Live & LoL - Talonious Monk @TaloniousMonk Hail Satan
they're called "assholes"
I know a couple of guys who work with marble every day whose father is handicapped that i would love to have run into this guy.