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Sun spider, Galeodes araneoides
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Sun spider, Galeodes araneoides
Sun spider, Galeodes araneoides (Poisonous solpuga, Solpuga venenosa). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1804
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This illustration showcases the Sun Spider, Galeodes araneoides, also known as the Poisonous Solpuga or Venenosa, as depicted in an exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, published in London in 1804. The Sun Spider, a member of the Solifugae order, is native to arid regions of Africa, the Middle East, and Southern Europe. Richard Polydore Nodder, a skilled illustrator and engraver, meticulously captured the Sun Spider's unique features in this enchanting artwork. With its elongated body, eight legs, and distinctive fan-like chelicerae, the Sun Spider appears both otherworldly and fascinating. Its vibrant, intricately patterned exoskeleton adds to its allure, making it a subject of great interest to natural historians and zoologists of the time. The Sun Spider is not a true spider but rather belongs to the arachnid order Solifugae, which translates to 'wolf spiders that flee.' Despite its name, it is not actually a spider, but shares some similarities with them. This Sun Spider is venomous, and its bite can cause severe pain and swelling in humans. This beautiful illustration is a testament to the intricacies of nature and the dedication of naturalists like George Shaw and Frederick Nodder in documenting the natural world. It provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the fascination and curiosity that has driven generations to explore and learn about the diverse creatures that inhabit our planet.
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