Hawaiian Cave Spider vs Texas Cave Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Cave Spider | Texas Cave Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adelocosa anops | Texoreddellia texensis |
| Order | Araneae | Zygentoma |
| Family | Lycosidae | Nicoletiidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm body length | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Hawaii | United States |
| Conservation | Endangered | Vulnerable |
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.
Texas Cave Silverfish
A troglobitic silverfish endemic to limestone caves in central Texas. It has no eyes and a pale, elongated body.
Did You Know?
The genus Texoreddellia includes several species spread across 160,000 square kilometers of Texas caves.