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Chilean tiger spider

Chilean tiger spider

Scytodes globula

A species of Scytodes

Chilean tiger spider possesses a unique method of subduing prey, expelling a sticky fluid from its fangs that immobilizes targets upon contact. This unusual mechanism is coupled with its hunting strategy, which involves meticulous stalking rather than web entrapment. Juveniles and adults alike exhibit this distinctive behavior, making chilean tiger spider a specialist hunter within its habitat.

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Attributes of Chilean tiger spider
Adult Food Sources
Various insects, spiders, crickets, ant larvae, fruit flies
Larva Food Source
Smaller arthropods, insect larvae, mites, springtails, aphids
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
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Predators of Adult Chilean tiger spider
Birds, reptiles, larger spiders, mammals, centipedes
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Interesting Facts About Chilean tiger spider
Chilean tiger spider can spit a sticky substance to ensnare its prey from a distance, immobilizing them before approaching.
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Scientific Classification of Chilean tiger spider
Tips for Finding Chilean tiger spider
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Youth Habitat of Chilean tiger spider
Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas, Caves and Subterranean Areas, Rotting and Decaying Matter
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Adult Habitat of Chilean tiger spider
Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas, Caves and Subterranean Areas, Rotting and Decaying Matter
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How Can You Attract Chilean tiger spider
Since chilean tiger spider primarily feeds on small insects, potential bait for traps may include common prey such as flies or crickets.
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How and Where Can You Find Chilean tiger spider at Different Life Stages
Juvenile Juvenile chilean tiger spider are smaller and less conspicuous than adults. To find them, check under leaves, rocks, and logs in areas where insects congregate, as this is where they tend to hunt and seek shelter.
Adult Subadult chilean tiger spider are larger and may be found in similar habitats as the juveniles but in more open spaces. Look for them by identifying their distinctive webs and shelters, typically constructed between branches of shrubs or within crevices.
Adult chilean tiger spider can be found by searching for their unique silk structures or by spotting them directly on the hunt at night. Use a flashlight to gently search foliage, tree bark, and under rocks in habitats with ample insect activity.
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