Exploring Cellar Spiders and Crane Flies

What is a common habitat for cellar spiders?

• Bright, sunny areas like gardens.

• High, dry places like attics.

• Dark, damp areas like basements and cellars.

• Open fields and meadows.

How do crane flies differ from mosquitoes?

• Crane flies are smaller than mosquitoes.

• Crane flies are known for their aggressive biting behavior.

• Crane flies do not bite or feed on blood, while mosquitoes do.

• Crane flies have a stinger like bees.

What do cellar spiders primarily feed on?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Small mammals

• Small insects and arthropods

• Birds and reptiles

Are crane flies harmful to humans?

• Crane flies can bite and cause irritation.

• No, crane flies are not harmful to humans.

• Crane flies transmit diseases to humans.

• Crane flies are poisonous to humans.

What is the scientific name for the cellar spider?

• Pholcus longipes

• Pholcus phalangioides

• Pholcus nocturnus

• Pholcus araneae