The common rain spider (Palystes superciliosus), formerly P. natalius, is a species of huntsman spider native to Southern Africa. It is the most common and widespread species in the genus Palystes.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Common Rain Spider being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Palystes castaneus
- Palystes kreutzmanni
- Neosparassus magareyi
- Neosparassus calligaster
- Phoneutria pertyi — venomous
- Parapalystes lycosinus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Sparassidae
- Genus
- Palystes
- Species
- Palystes superciliosus
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