I've heard that daddy longlegs aka crane flies contain the most deadly venom of all insects. The only reason they aren't dangerous or deadly is because they have no mouth or 'straw' to inject the venom. But I'm not sure what's correct. Although they cannot harm us humans, is it possible for them to be able to inject the venom into other creatures?Also, I've heard that dragonflies contain deadly venom too, but just like with the crane flies, they cannot transfer the venom any way. Is this true?Any zoology professionals? Note: I may need correcting, and this may even be just an urban myth.Thanks for your time!
RE: Is it true that crane flies are THE most venomous insects in the world? I've heard that daddy longlegs aka crane flies contain the most deadly venom of all insects. The only reason they aren't dangerous or deadly is because they have no mouth or 'straw' to inject the venom. But I'm not sure what's correct. Although they cannot harm us humans,...
Daddy-long-legs is a term used in different parts of the world for crane flies, harvestmen and cellar spiders. Crane flies and harvestmen are completely harmless, have no venom and don't bite. Cellar spiders which are long legged spiders found in many parts of the world can bite and are venomous but the venom has little effect on humans and a bite is less than that of a flea or a mosquito. The reason cellar spiders got their reputation is that they have been seen catching, killing and eating other spiders such as black widows. It was thought that a spider capable of killing a highly venomous spider such as a black widow must be highly venomous itself. This is not the case and cellar spiders are no threat to humans.
The myth involved harvestmen or daddy (sometimes called grandaddy) long legs...though crane flies are also called that...primarily in the UK and Europe. But NEITHER have any venom at all. Venom is costly......therefore why would you have venom it you can not use it? I actually know someone who tested the harvestmen theory by making one bite him by holding it on his arm. It took a while but it finally did get through his skin....guess what?....He is fine. No effect what so ever. @ tuesday I would like to see how the ld50 of bullet ants and jack jumper ants stack up to that ant....
