Seychelles Palm Spider vs Hawaiian Happy-face Spider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seychelles Palm Spider | Hawaiian Happy-face Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nephila inaurata | Theridion grallator |
| Order | Araneae | Araneae |
| Family | Nephilidae | Theridiidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm body; 120 mm leg span | 5 mm body length |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| 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 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.