Phrynus maesi

Description

Phyrunus maesi is a Central American whipspider that gets larger than any US species. Point of clarification…many of the specimens sold on the market as P. whitei in recent years were actually P. maesi.

Large juveniles to adults available. Available unsexed. One per customer due to low inventory, sorry.

These elusive arachnids are neither spider, nor scorpion. Whipspiders rely on vibration and touch to perceive the world around them. Two legs have evolved into “feelers”. These antennae-like structures detect prey. Like scorpions, they have two claw-like appendages for grasping live prey.

Truly one of the most unusual bugs, and they’re non-venomous.