However, in the unlikely event of a bite from this species, a positive identification of the spider by an expert should be made and medical attention sought if any reaction persists for more than a short time. It is also known as the skull spider, since its cephalothorax is said to resemble a human skull. Most reputable sources, including the University of California, Riverside, still say that this species would never be considered as harmful to humans. Pholcus phalangioides, commonly known as the cosmopolitan cellar spider, long-bodied cellar spider or one of various types called a daddy long-legs spider, is a spider of the family Pholcidae. Recently, however, it was shown that the tiny fangs (about 0.25 mm) were actually capable of piercing human skin in a test done on the US television show, Mythbusters, but the stinging sensation produced was very short-lived. It had been thought that the fangs of this spider were incapable of piercing human skin. 203 likes, 27 comments - macrocordycept on February 21, 2024: 'Portrait of a Long-bodied Cellar Spider - Pholcus phalangioides - found in my kitchen a few days. However, the venom is not actually that potent, even for insects. long-bodied cellar spider - Pholcus phalangioides - BugGuide.
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The myth probably grew from observations that the Daddy-long-legs Spider will kill and eat a Redback Spider. An online resource devoted to North American insects, spiders and their kin, offering identification, images, and information. However, there is no scientific evidence to back this up. Pholcus phalangioides (Long-bodied Cellar Spider) has been sighted in the following countries: Canada, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, United States. There is a persistent belief that the Daddy-long-legs Spider has the most toxic venom of all spiders. Pholcus phalangioides (Long-bodied Cellar Spider) Picture ID 57986.