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Spiders & Scorpions
Here are some of the most common and interesting spiders and scorpions in Gorongosa National Park. Many have been identified only as far as genus. If you visit the park and see a spider or scorpion not on this list, please let us know!
We’re always looking for more photos of Gorongosa spiders and scorpions, so please send your best shots. Send all email and photos to contact@gorongosa.net.
Spiders & Scorpions by Category
Spiders
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Baboon Spider
Theraphosidae family -
Daddy Long-legs
Pholocidae family -
Banded Garden Spider
Argiope genus -
Bark Spider
Caerostris genus -
Long-jawed Water Spider
Tetragnatha genus -
Golden-orb spider
Nephilia genus -
Trapdoor Wolf Spider
Geolycosa genus -
Green Lynx Spider
Peucetia genus -
Jumping Spider
Salticidae family -
Kite Spider
Gastericanthinae family -
Rain Spider
Palystes genus
Sun Spiders
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Sun Spider
Solifugae family
Scorpions
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Lychas burdoi
Lychas burdoi -
Opistacanthus asper
Opistacanthus asper
Whip Scorpions
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Whip Scorpion
Hypoctoninae family
Now You See It. Now You Don’t.
Bark spiders are masters of disguise. See how their camouflage keeps them safe during the day so they can build their webs at night. More>
Spiders That Catch Lizards
Golden Orb Spiders hang upside down in very large and very strong yellow webs. They can even catch small birds. More>
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Did You Know?
Female golden-orb spiders can capture lizards. These large spiders can also catch small birds in their strong golden-yellow webs. The male golden-orb spider is only one percent of the size of the female.
