Wind-scorpion
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Chanbria regalis
wind scorpion
Chanbria regalis is a species of solifuge (wind scorpion) in the family Eremobatidae, first described by Muma in 1951. It belongs to the order Solifugae, an arachnid group commonly known as sun spiders or wind scorpions. The species has been documented in North America with 52 iNaturalist observations. Like other eremobatids, it is a fast-moving, nocturnal predator adapted to arid and semi-arid environments.
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.