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The distribution for O. machadoi is way off...

Olios machadoi Lawrence, 1952 Distribution in South Africa: Eastern Cape: Mkambati Nature Reserve (31.31; 29.97). KwaZulu- Natal: Kosi Bay Nature Reserve (-26.93, 32.87); Ndumo Game Reserve (-26.87, 32.24); Pietermaritz- burg (-29.6, 30.38)*; Tembe Elephant Park (-26.94, 32.47). Mpumalanga: Kaapsehoop (-25.56, 30.78); Kruger National Park (-24.98, 31.58); Sabi Sands, Londolozi (-24.87, 31.47). Western Cape: Gamkaberg Nature Reserve (-33.31, 21.71). Habitat (biome): GB, NKB, SB. Records from protected areas: 7. Records from agro-ecosystems: 0. Known distribution: South Africa*. Conservation status: endemicity: 3; abundance: 1[4]. Taxonomic status: 1.

The only 2 Olios species from anywhere near the Kalahari that I see are :

Olios correvoni Lessert, 1921 Distribution in South Africa: Eastern Cape: Breakfast Vlei, above Kwancukunca stream (-33.08, 26.95); Middelburg (-31.49, 24.99); Mkambati Nature Reserve (31.31; 29.97). Free State: Amanzi Pri- vate Game Reserve (-28.62, 26.68); Bloemfontein (Farm Deelhoek) (-29.11, 26.22). Gauteng: Pretoria/ Tshwane: Brooklyn (-25.77, 28.24), Moreleta Park (-25.81, 28.29). KwaZulu-Natal: Bonamanzi Nature Reserve (-28.02, 32.28); Ithala Nature Reserve (Doornkraal Camp) (-27.51, 31.23); Ndumo Game Re- serve (Crocodile Farm) (-26.87, 32.24); iSimangaliso Wetland Park: Sodwana Bay National Park (Forest Station) (-27.4, 32.76). Limpopo: Blouberg Nature Reserve (-22.99, 29.04); Lajuma Mountain Retreat (-23.03, 29.45); Little Leigh (Western Soutpansberg) (-22.95, 29.87); Nylsvley Nature Reserve (-24.65, 28.67). Mpumalanga: Kruger National Park (Skukuza Camp) (-25.00, 31.97). North West: Barberspan (-26.62, 25.58); Swartbooisdrift, Black Rock (-25.27, 28.13). Northern Cape: Augrabies National Park (-28.53, 20.29). Western Cape: Botrivier (-34.21, 19.2); Prince Albert (Tierberg) (-33.22, 22.03). Habitat (biome): FB, GB, NKB, SB. Records from protected areas: 11. Records from agro-ecosystems: 0. Known distribution: Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa. Conservation status: endemicity: 2; abundance: 1 [3]. Taxonomic status: 1.

and

Olios sherwoodi Lessert, 1929 Distribution in South Africa: Northern Cape: Augrabies National Park (-28.53, 20.29). Habitat (biome): NKB. Records from protected areas: 0. Records from agro-ecosystems: 0. Known distribution: Congo Republic*, South Africa. Conservation status: endemicity: 1; abundance: 3 [4]. Taxonomic status: 1.

Olios correvoni is obvioulsy everywhere (also in Namibia) and habitat is savanna

but there are too many Olios, that's why I think it's a Olios sp. only - perhaps only a possibly Olios

The distribution in the spider atlas is also not too reliable, based on only few sightings

there might be also unidentified species

Will proceed with "possibly Olios sp." . I think that is the best option as well.

KTP

Ogre-faced spider Family Deinopidae

I want it to be this one just because I like the name

No luck for you, IMO, ExFmem

8 legs + huge pedipalps makes it a solifuge

Solifugae (sun-spiders) of the national parks and reserves of South Africa (Arachnida, Solifugae)

The Arachnid Fauna of the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park Part 1 A revision of the species of "Mole Solifuges" of the genus cheltpus purcell, 1901 (family hexisopodidae)

Don't think we can ID based on the very little info I find

And we need a new book for this

That's even cooler than an ogre-faced spider. Thanks, Toko.
Guess I can enter it as a generic "Solifuge" , or better to just let it slide for now

You must start a new book, ExFmem these are not spiders

and then we can add this one, too from Tina's TT

https://africawild-forum.com/viewtopic.p ... 98#p199598




Edit: Brandnew book here, for you, ExFmem
https://africawild-forum.com/viewtopic.p ... 41#p199941

Yes, I know they are not spiders, as I have a pic of one a few years back and looked it up....however, I did not pick up that this was also one, so for that reason it's WAY cooler than being a "mere" spider.

Does that make me an "Order-ist"?

Definitely NOT a Hexisopodidae/Chelypus that are listed for the Kalahari
Chelypus is a genus of slow-moving, burrowing sunspiders confined to the deserts and arid regions of Southern Africa. The known species of the family Hexisopodidae are from two genera - Chelypus with 6 species and Hexisopus with 15 species. They are readily separated from other members of the Solifugae by an ABSENCE of claws on the fourth pair of legs. Both Hexisopus and Chelypus spend a large part of their existence underground, so that their 2nd, 3rd and particularly the 4th pair of legs, are shortened and robust, and equipped with rake-like spines for digging.

Other than that, the fact that both Biton and Blossia (found in the KTP) are members of the Daesiidae, I get nowhere, as you suggested.

Question, you have offered introductory sections for many of the Arachnids, so would it be more appropriate to do that here as well, rather than in the body of a post that is quite vague as far as ID? If so, I can do the "general info" post (from http://www.biodiversityexplorer.org/ara ... olifugids/ and you edit it as you see fit, then post the specific pics w/out too much further info.

Thoughts please.

ExFmem wrote:
Question, you have offered introductory sections for many of the Arachnids, so would it be more appropriate to do that here as well, rather than in the body of a post that is quite vague as far as ID? If so, I can do the "general info" post (from http://www.biodiversityexplorer.org/ara ... olifugids/ and you edit it as you see fit, then post the specific pics w/out too much further info.

Thoughts please.

Super!

KTP