Seychelles Palm Spider vs Hawaiian Cave Spider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seychelles Palm Spider | Hawaiian Cave Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nephila inaurata | Adelocosa anops |
| Order | Araneae | Araneae |
| Family | Nephilidae | Lycosidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm body; 120 mm leg span | 15-20 mm body length |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Seychelles, Indian Ocean Islands | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
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.
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.