Solifuge
Guides
Branchia potens
Branchia potens is a species of solifuge (sun spider) in the family Ammotrechidae, described by Muma in 1951. It belongs to the genus Branchia, which is classified within the subfamily Saronominae. The species is known from North America. As with many solifuges, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Chanbria rectus
windscorpion, sun spider
Chanbria rectus is a species of solifuge (windscorpion or sun spider) in the family Eremobatidae, described by Muma in 1962. As a member of the order Solifugae, it is an arachnid characterized by large, powerful chelicerae and rapid movement. The species occurs in North America and is placed in the subfamily Therobatinae. Like other eremobatids, it is a fast-moving, primarily nocturnal predator adapted to arid and semi-arid environments.
Eremobates ajoanus
windscorpion, sun spider, camel spider
Eremobates ajoanus is a species of solifuge (windscorpion) in the family Eremobatidae, described by Muma and Brookhart in 1988. Like other members of the order Solifugae, it is a nocturnal arachnid predator characterized by large, powerful chelicerae used to capture and subdue prey. The species is found in arid regions of North America, particularly in the southwestern United States and adjacent areas.
Eremobates angustus
windscorpion, sun spider, camel spider, solifuge
Eremobates angustus is a species of solifuge (windscorpion or sun spider) in the family Eremobatidae, described by Muma in 1951. Solifuges are arachnids distinct from spiders and scorpions, characterized by their large, powerful chelicerae and rapid running ability. This species is part of a group of nocturnal, predatory arachnids found in arid and semi-arid regions of North America.
Eremobates bixleri
windscorpion, sun spider, camel spider
Eremobates bixleri is a species of solifuge (windscorpion) in the family Eremobatidae, described by Muma and Brookhart in 1988. Like other solifugids, it is a nocturnal arachnid with large, powerful chelicerae used to capture and kill prey. The species is found in North America, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Solifugids are frequently encountered in desert environments and are often mistaken for scorpions or spiders due to their appearance, though they represent a distinct evolutionary lineage.
Eremobates corpink
Coral Pink Sand Dunes Straight-faced Windscorpion
Eremobates corpink is a species of solifuge (windscorpion) in the family Eremobatidae, described in 2004 from the Coral Pink Sand Dunes region of southwestern Utah. Like other solifugids, it is a nocturnal, non-venomous arachnid with large, powerful chelicerae used to capture and kill prey. The species is named for its type locality in the distinctive pink sand dune ecosystem.
Eremobates gerbae
windscorpion, solifuge, sun spider, wind scorpion, camel spider
Eremobates gerbae is a species of solifuge (windscorpion) in the family Eremobatidae, described by Brookhart & Cushing in 2002. Solifuges are arachnids characterized by their large, powerful chelicerae (jaws) and are primarily nocturnal predators of small arthropods. They are not venomous and pose no medical threat to humans despite their fearsome appearance. E. gerbae is one of numerous species in the genus Eremobates, which is particularly diverse in arid regions of western North America.
Eremobates kiseri
windscorpion, sun spider, camel spider
Eremobates kiseri is a species of solifuge (sun spider or windscorpion) in the family Eremobatidae, described by Muma & Brookhart in 1988. Solifugids are arachnids distinct from spiders and scorpions, characterized by their large, powerful chelicerae (jaws) and rapid movement. Like other members of the genus Eremobates, this species is native to arid and semi-arid regions of North America. The species name honors an individual, following the pattern of many Eremobates species named after collectors or researchers.
Eremobates norrisi
windscorpion, sun spider, camel spider
Eremobates norrisi is a species of solifuge (windscorpion) in the family Eremobatidae, described by Muma & Brookhart in 1988. Solifuges are arachnids distinct from spiders and scorpions, characterized by their large, powerful chelicerae and rapid running ability. Like other members of the genus Eremobates, this species is adapted to arid and semi-arid environments in North America.
Eremobates palpisetulosus
windscorpion, sun spider, camel spider
Eremobates palpisetulosus is a species of solifuge (windscorpion) in the family Eremobatidae, first described by Fichter in 1941. Solifuges are arachnids distinct from spiders and scorpions, characterized by their large, powerful chelicerae and rapid running speed. This species has been studied as part of desert arachnid community ecology, particularly in sympatric relationships with other desert predators including wolf spiders, tarantulas, whipscorpions, and scorpions.
Eremobates socal
windscorpion, sun spider
Eremobates socal is a species of solifuge (windscorpion or sun spider) in the family Eremobatidae, described by Brookhart and Cushing in 2004. The specific epithet 'socal' refers to its occurrence in Southern California. Like other solifuges, it is a fast-running, non-venomous arachnid often mistaken for a spider due to its appearance. The species is part of a group of arachnids characterized by their large chelicerae and rapid, erratic movement patterns.
Eremobatidae
Straight-faced Windscorpions, Sun Spiders, Wind Scorpions, Solpugids
Eremobatidae is a family of solifuges (camel spiders/wind scorpions) endemic to North America, first described by Karl Kraepelin in 1901. The family contains eight genera and approximately 187 species distributed across western North America and Central America. These arachnids are characterized by their exceptional speed, large chelicerae used for capturing prey, and adaptation to arid environments. They are non-venomous predators that rely on mechanical force to subdue prey.
Eremocosta striata
windscorpion
Eremocosta striata is a species of solifuge (windscorpion) in the family Eremobatidae. Like other solifuges, it is a fast-moving, predatory arachnid with large chelicerae. The species has been recorded from both North America and Middle America. Windscorpions are not true scorpions and lack a stinger; they are also not spiders, though they share the class Arachnida with both groups.
Eremothera drachmani
windscorpion, sun spider
Eremothera drachmani is a species of solifuge (windscorpion or sun spider) described by Muma in 1986. It belongs to the family Eremobatidae, a diverse group of solifuges found primarily in arid and semi-arid regions. The species is known from Middle America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. Like other solifuges, it is a fast-moving, predatory arachnid adapted to hot, dry environments.
Eremothera sculpturata
windscorpion, sun spider, camel spider
Eremothera sculpturata is a species of solifuge (windscorpion) in the family Eremobatidae, described by Muma in 1951. It belongs to a group of arachnids commonly known as windscorpions, sun spiders, or camel spiders—fast-moving, predatory arachnids that are not true scorpions despite their common name. The species is part of the North American fauna of solifuges, which are primarily nocturnal and adapted to arid and semi-arid environments.
Hemerotrecha
windscorpion, sun spider, camel spider
Hemerotrecha is a genus of solifuges (windscorpions) in the family Eremobatidae, first described by Nathan Banks in 1903. The genus comprises more than 30 described species distributed in arid regions of North America. These fast-moving, non-venomous arachnids are characterized by their large chelicerae and lack of silk-producing structures. They are active predators that hunt primarily at night.
Hemerotrecha prenticei
Hemerotrecha prenticei is a species of solifuge (sun spider) in the family Eremobatidae, described in 2008 from North America. It belongs to the genus Hemerotrecha, a group of small to medium-sized solifuges found primarily in arid and semi-arid regions. The species is poorly known, with limited observational records.
Hemerotrecha vetteri
Hemerotrecha vetteri is a species of solifuge (sun spider) in the family Eremobatidae, described by Brookhart and Cushing in 2008. As a member of the genus Hemerotrecha, it belongs to a group of medium-sized solifuges found in arid and semi-arid regions of North America. The species is part of the subfamily Therobatinae, which is characterized by specific morphological traits of the pedipalps and chelicerae. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, with only 8 documented observations on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Horribates bantai
windscorpion
Horribates bantai is a species of solifuge, commonly known as a windscorpion, in the family Eremobatidae. The species was described by Muma in 1989 and belongs to the genus Horribates. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species.