Hawaiian Cave Spider vs Hawaiian Happy-face Spider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Cave Spider | Hawaiian Happy-face Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adelocosa anops | Theridion grallator |
| Order | Araneae | Araneae |
| Family | Lycosidae | Theridiidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm body length | 5 mm body length |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Endangered | Endangered |
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.
Hawaiian Happy-face Spider
A tiny Hawaiian spider with markings on its abdomen that resemble a smiling face. It is endemic to the rainforests of four Hawaiian islands.
Did You Know?
The smiley-face pattern is thought to confuse predators by disrupting recognition of the spider shape.