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[–] nocturne@slrpnk.net 56 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (8 children)

The colloquial name daddy-long-legs is often used to refer to Pholcidae, harvestmen, and crane flies. This name originates in Faroese as "lokki-grindalokki-grindalokkur" which literally translates to "daddy-long-legs". It is likely a kenning and more accurately translates to "grandfather of web spinners" as it refers to the Nordic god Loki who was associated with spiders in folklore.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pholcidae

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 12 points 3 weeks ago (7 children)

Huh, who uses that term for "crane flies"? We (US) use it for Pholcidae, and I think I've heard harvestmen called that on Australia or something, but never crane flies.

[–] burgersc12@mander.xyz 12 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Definitely depends on the region, cause daddy long legs are harvestmen (northeast US) e.g.

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