8 Creepy-Crawlies We Needlessly Fear Explained in 7 Minutes

8 Creepy-Crawlies We Needlessly Fear Explained in 8 Minutes Earwigs don't crawl into your ears. Daddy longlegs aren't secretly venomous. And that praying mantis staring at you? Totally harmless — to humans, anyway. In this video, we count down 8 of the most feared insects in America and bust the myths behind every single one — from the earwig and daddy longlegs to the praying mantis at #1. You'll learn what's actually true, what's pure folklore, and why most of these "scary" bugs are quietly doing you a favor in your garden or backyard. 00:00 Intro 00:24 #8 Earwig 01:11 #7 Stick Insect 01:57 #6 Luna Moth 02:39 #5 Daddy Longlegs (Harvestman) 03:21 #4 Dragonfly 04:06 #3 Ladybug 04:54 #2 Crane Fly 05:44 #1 Praying Mantis Subscribe for more myth-busting animal facts every week. #insects #bugfacts #animaldocumentary #naturemyths #entomology