Hawaiian Cave Spider vs Seychelles Palm Spider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Cave Spider | Seychelles Palm Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adelocosa anops | Nephila inaurata |
| Order | Araneae | Araneae |
| Family | Lycosidae | Nephilidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm body length | 30-40 mm body; 120 mm leg span |
| Habitat | Caves | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Hawaii | Seychelles, Indian Ocean Islands |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
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.
Seychelles Palm Spider
A large golden orb-weaver spider found in the Seychelles with strong yellow silk. Females can have a leg span exceeding 12 cm.
Did You Know?
Its golden silk is so strong that local people have used it to make fishing lures.