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Karoo rain spider

Parapalystes euphorbiae

Description:

Rain spider found inside the toolbox of an abandoned harvester on a visit to Namaqualand in April. The second photo shows various old moults and dead prey. Last photo shows the habitat of this spider.

Habitat:

Nocturnal spider found mainly in the Karoo and drier north western regions of South Africa.

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Johan Heyns
Spotted by
Johan Heyns

Nama Khoi Local Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Apr 4, 2012
Submitted on May 6, 2012

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