Solfugid (also known as Camel Spider, Wind Scorpion, or Sun Spider)
Scientific Name: Order Solifugae
Order & Family: Order: Solifugae; Family: Various (e.g., Eremobatidae in North America)
Size: Varies by species, typically 1 to 6 inches (2.5 to 15 cm) including legs.
Natural Habitat
Arid and semi-arid environments including deserts, scrublands, and grasslands; often found under rocks or in burrows.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous; primarily eats insects, spiders, scorpions, and occasionally small reptiles or rodents.
Behavior Patterns
Mainly nocturnal hunters known for their extreme speed and powerful chelicerae (jaws). They are non-venomous and use their jaws to crush prey.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits the ecosystem by controlling pest populations. They are not venomous and pose no serious risk to humans, though they can deliver a painful bite if mishandled.
Identified on: 6/20/2026