Brazilian Meinertellid vs Hawaiian Cave Spider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Meinertellid | Hawaiian Cave Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Machilinus rupestris | Adelocosa anops |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Araneae |
| Family | Meinertellidae | Lycosidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 15-20 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Brazilian Meinertellid
A bristletail found in rocky habitats in the Mediterranean. It is smaller than most machilids and frequents dry, warm environments.
Did You Know?
It is adapted to much drier habitats than most other bristletail species.
Hawaiian Cave Spider
A completely eyeless wolf spider found only in lava tube caves on Kauai. It is the first known blind wolf spider ever discovered.
Did You Know?
It navigates in total darkness using vibration-sensing hairs on its legs instead of eyes.