#sparassidae

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Re-description of Olios stimulator (Simon, 1897) (Aranei: Sparassidae) from Pakistan

Olios stimulator belongs to the family Sparassidae. Olios is the largest genus of huntsman spiders, containing 235 species. They are found throughout the world, with most species occurring in hot countries. The genus was first described by Charles Athanase Walckenaer in 1837. Olios stimulator (Simon, 1897) is re-described based on specimen collected from Pashtonai, District Swat and Talash, District Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Male palp is digitally photographed and illustrated in detail. Spiders were collected by hand and then preserved in 80% ethanol. They were studied and photographed with LABOMED, INC. Los Angeles, USA (LB-344) stereomicroscope.

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Olios stimulator belongs to the family Sparassidae. Olios is the largest genus of huntsman spiders, containing 235 species. They are found throughout the world, with most species occurring in hot countries. The genus was first described by Charles Athanase Walckenaer in 1837. Olios stimulator (Simon, 1897) is re-described based on specimen collected from Pashtonai, District Swat and Talash, District Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Male palp is digitally photographed and illustrated in detail. Spiders were collected by hand and then preserved in 80% ethanol. They were studied and photographed with LABOMED, INC. Los Angeles, USA (LB-344) stereomicroscope.

[herpsandbirds]

have you done a Pantropical Huntsman yet?

these guys are native to my state :D

Pantropical Huntsman aka Cane Spider aka Giant Crab Spider (Heteropoda venatoria), family Sparassidae, found in tropical areas around the world

The venom is not considered serious to humans, but the bite is painful.

The males make a vibrating buzzing noise with their abdomens while courting females.

The body is up to 2.8 cm (1.10 in) long, with a leg-spread of up to 10 cm (3.9 in).

They prey on a variety of invertebrates and small vertebrates (such as geckos and small bats).

photograph by Budak & Lenny Worthington

female with egg sac - photograph by Fritz Geller-Grimm

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#3496 - Isopedella cana

A large Huntsman spider, found in the SW, and along the southern edge of the Nullabor plain. Otherwise unremarkable, although like most Huntsman can induce heart attacks with their panicked sprinting if disturbed.

Old Mill Dam, Dryandra Woodlands NP.

[xanananas]

fuck yeaahhhhhh

[maimonideznuts]

A friend has moved into my room (spider below the cut)

Husband is not a fan, I think it's cute

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Present study was conducted from 2014 to 2015 in different regions of North Western parts of for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa adjacent Tribals areas (FATA) of Pakistan to explore the biodiversity of spiders (Araneae: Arachnida) in this part of the country. Our findings are introduction of new fauna to Pakistan. Spiders Samplings were conducted by hand picking sweep nets and pitfall during different periods of year mostly April to October of 2014 and 2015.The specimens were analyzed under stereomicroscope and compound microscope, while genetalia were removed and draw or taken picture for comparing to exact identification. The family sparasbsidae and Pholcidae (Araneae: Arachnida) although have reported fauna but Species Cross oprizamaculipes (Spassky, 1934) and Oliossanguinifrons (Simon 1906) are first time recorded in Pakistan, as previously reported from adjacent countries India, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. Our study will impel taxonomist to future Taxonomical work can multiply our unknown biodiversity of arenas.

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Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

Not all spiders are architects, but the ones that are take architecture to the extreme! Female rain spiders are known for constructing elaborate egg sacs from webbing and leaf litter; these sacs can reach up to 10 cm (3.9 in) in diameter, and are suspended away from nearby branches. It can take a female 5 hours to construct her nest, and once it's done she guards it fiercely from any would-be trespassers.

(Image: A female cape rain spider (Palystes castaneus) guarding her egg sac by Gigi Laidler)