Brand: Scenic City Oddities
Insect Type: Spider
Type: Glass dome display
Material: Mixed Materials
Country of Origin: United States
Modified Item: No
Handmade: Yes
V1f #7
This Camel spider is nice! This is a very cool display! The whole display is approx. 5 1/4 x 3 1/2". This will be packed well to eliminate damage however if a leg does come loose in shipping, as it can, a dab of hot glue will fix it right back and we do have a short video that will show you how to repair an insect.
This would make a nice addition to any collection as well as a great teaching tool! You will love him! He is coved in a glass dome with a wood base.
Species and fun facts: Dinorhax rostrumpsittaci
Dinorhax rostrumpsittaci is a species of camel spider (also known as a solifuge or sun spider) from the family Melanoblossiidae, found in the rainforests of Indonesia and Vietnam. It is the sole species in the genus Dinorhax, which was first described by Eugène Simon in 1879. The species name rostrumpsittaci translates to "parrot beak" and refers to the unique structure of its chelicerae (jaws). Unlike many other camel spiders, this species inhabits tropical rainforest environments rather than deserts.
Key characteristics and facts:
Order: Solifugae (camel spiders)
Family: Melanoblossiidae
Habitat: Tropical rainforests of Indonesia and Vietnam
Unique features: Its chelicerae have a distinct "parrot-like" beak shape, which is different from other solifuges and used for burrowing.
Scientific classification: It is the only species in its genus, making it a monotypic genus.
Common name: Vietnamese Red Camel Spider.
