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Stareye Hermit

Aspect: Red-banded white legs, except the two main frontal clawed ones which are more uniformly dark red/purple with white dots, bright orange/yellow antennae and antennules, and pale blue/green eyes. All apparent areas of the body are hairy.
Population: Occasional.
Notable feature: Long eye stalks are pink, sometimes with white bands.
Environment: Sandy surfaces, but near rocks for quick shelter.
Behaviour: Relatively shy.
  • French designation: Ermite A Yeux Etoiles
  • Latin designation: Dardanus venosus
  • Creole designation: Souda
  • Latin family: Diogenidae
  • Size (cm): 10