400pp., b/w & colour illus., paperback, Revised & Updated Edition, Cape Town, (2014) 2023

Includes 780 of the more common species found in South Africa. Includes a chapter on spider morphology, spider life cycle, the functions of silk, as well as spider collection techniques and a section on venom, species that pose a danger to humans, and the symptoms and treatment of spider bites.

Arachnologist Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman retired from her Specialist Scientist post at the Agricultural Research Council in 2013. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Venda.

FIELD GUIDE TO THE SPIDERS OF SOUTH AFRICA

: Dippenaar-Schoeman (A.)

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