p.oranta or p.regalis???

[Michael Jacobi]

That is P. fasciata. They look very similar to P. regalis except for the lack of the ventral abdominal band and the much thinner dark bands on the femurs of the forelegs. Of course, the former is from relatively dry northern Sri Lanka and the latter is widespread in various habitats in western India. P. fasciata also tend to be "fiestier".

Regards, Michael

Note to other posters: Although confusing either with P. striata is possible, none of the three look anything like P. pederseni, which does not have yellow, daffodil, or yellowish-orange flash coloration on the legs. It is, in short, a pale spider, hence the "common name" ghost ornamental.

[Adam Smith]

Striata and fasciata look very similar have to say, but then just from this topic can see how someone can get confused by looking at pictures.

[Michael Jacobi]

Striata and fasciata look very similar have to say, but then just from this topic can see how someone can get confused by looking at pictures.

Actually, it is striata and regalis that look more similar. The very thin femoral bands of fasciata make it easy to discern from the other two. Except for the distinct light-colored proximal ventral abdominal band of P. regalis, the leg markings of striata and regalis are very similar. Both have femoral brushes, both have wide femoral bands (slightly wider in striata) and the yellow coloration of the forelegs is similar, although in most specimens of P. striata it has more of an orangish tinge than the daffodil yellow of regalis.

Regards, Michael

[Adam Smith]

I have to admit there is still a good bit i have to learn about identifying one pokie species from another. Hence I im eagerly awaiting the book in procees by A.Smith as are so many others.

[dan hewitt]

thanks for all the work! so, is there any difference in care for a p. fasciata and p. regalis? humidity, temp, etc?
ive got a side mounted heatmat, with coconut fibre and vermiculite mixed substrate. there is a small water dish in one corner. how damp should i keep the substrate for humidity to be right?
cheers
dan