Seychelles Palm Spider vs Short-winged Mold Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seychelles Palm Spider | Short-winged Mold Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nephila inaurata | Pselaphus heisei |
| Order | Araneae | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nephilidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm body; 120 mm leg span | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Seychelles, Indian Ocean Islands | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Short-winged Mold Beetle
A tiny rove beetle with clubbed antennae that feeds on mites in leaf litter and soil. Its short wing cases and ant-like body make it distinctive.
Did You Know?
It possesses specialized antennal clubs covered in sensory pits used for detecting prey in total darkness.