Tarantula marginemaculata

Tarantula marginemaculata is a species of tailless whip scorpion, belonging to the order Amblypygi within the class Arachnida. These arachnids are found in hot regions of the Americas, Asia, and Africa, often hiding under bark or stones during the day and sometimes entering houses.1

Tailless whip scorpions resemble whip scorpions but lack a tail. They have thorny-edged pedipalps (second pair of appendages) used for seizing prey, and their third appendages are long and whiplike, serving as feelers. Tarantula marginemaculata is an example found in Florida, with a body length of about 11 mm (0.4 inches).1

It is important to note that Tarantula marginemaculata is not a true tarantula, which belongs to the family Theraphosidae. True tarantulas are large, hairy spiders known for their painful bites, though generally harmless to humans.2