Palystes superciliosus - Wikipedia
Spiders in the genus Palystes are commonly called rain spiders, or lizard-eating spiders. Palystes spiders will often enter homes before rain, where they will prey on geckos (usually Afrogecko porphyreus in Gauteng, the Western Cape, or Lygodactylus capensis in the eastern parts of southern Africa). [ 5 ]
Exploring the Rain Spider: A Quick Guide to Its Life and Habits
2023年9月3日 · Rain spiders, also known as huntsman spiders, are commonly found in South Africa, specifically in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, and other regions with rainy or wet environments. They often reside in gardens, houses, and scrublands, hiding in dry barks and wood cracks for camouflage.
Rain Spider (Palystes superciliosus)
2024年2月4日 · The common rain spider plays a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance within its habitat. By preying on various insects and small lizards, it helps control pest populations, contributing to a healthier environment.
Huntsman spider - Wikipedia
In southern Africa the genus Palystes are known as rain spiders or lizard-eating spiders. [4] Commonly, they are confused with baboon spiders from the Mygalomorphae infraorder, which are not closely related.
Palystes - Wikipedia
Palystes is a genus of huntsman spiders, commonly called rain spiders or lizard-eating spiders, [2] occurring in Africa, India, Australia, and the Pacific. [1] The most common and widespread species is P. superciliosus, found in South Africa, home to 12 species in the genus.
Are rain spiders dangerous? - Briefly.co.za
2019年4月5日 · The Rain Spiders are one of the common species of spiders in South Africa. Knowing the prime facts about the said spider is an advantage. This includes how harmful they are, their favorite habitats, body anatomy and structure, and how such spiders can be controlled.
Palystes Spider Facts, Identifications, Pictures
2023年11月13日 · Palystes superciliosus or the Common rain spider indigenous to South Africa is the most popular species of this genus. In summary, the Palystes spiders are a formidable presence in their ecosystems, playing a vital role in maintaining the balance of nature.
Rain Spiders - Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve
2009年5月3日 · One of the more abundant spider species that call the Kloof home, are rain spiders – also known as huntsman spiders (Afr: jag spinnekop). They are fairly large spiders with very distinct colouration, especially on their underside.
Common rain spider (Palystes superciliosus) - JungleDragon
The Common rain spider , formerly ''P. natalius'', is a species of huntsman spider native to Southern Africa. It is the most common and widespread species in the ''Palystes'' genus. Its distribution ranges from KwaZulu-Natal province in the east, then westwards to the provinces of Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and North West in the north, and Eastern ...
Palystes (rain spiders, lizard-eating spiders) - biodiversity explorer
These are the large spiders, often referred to as "tarantulas", that cause havoc by entering buildings during summer or before rain. These spiders were previously listed as potentially dangerous.
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