Cluster of Daddy Longlegs ( Harvestmen) Ajijic, Mexico

Daddy Longlegs, also known as Harvestmen, are arachnids in the order Opiliones. While they are arachnids, they are not spiders. Unlike spiders, Daddy Longlegs do not have separate abdomens; and they only have two eyes, whereas spiders have three to four pairs. Contrary to some popular myths, Daddy Longlegs are not venomous. They can t be, since they don t have venom glands. They also have no silk glands, and so are unable to spin webs. This clustering behavior provides the Daddy Longlegs with warmth and pr