The Araneus ventricosus is a member of the family of orb weaver spiders. It is found throughout Asia.
Size: Male: 0.76 cm (0.3 in) Female: 2.54 cm (1 in)
Color: These spiders are light brown or tan in color.
Other Characteristic Features: Their bodies are covered with setae.
Female spiders lay their eggs in a sac made of their own webbing.
The spiderlings have a straw-colored abdomen with black markings.
The webbing of these spiders is vertical, i.e., perpendicular to the ground.
Venom from Araneus ventricosus is lethal to their prey like insects but is inactive in vertebrates.
| Lifespan | Around 1 year |
| Distribution | China, Japan, Korea, Russia, and Taiwan |
| Habitat | Leaf litters |
| Diet | Insects |
Image Source: dipode-vie.net
The Araneus ventricosus is a member of the family of orb weaver spiders. It is found throughout Asia.
Araneus ventricosus
Size: Male: 0.76 cm (0.3 in) Female: 2.54 cm (1 in)
Color: These spiders are light brown or tan in color.
Other Characteristic Features: Their bodies are covered with setae.
Female spiders lay their eggs in a sac made of their own webbing.
The spiderlings have a straw-colored abdomen with black markings.
The webbing of these spiders is vertical, i.e., perpendicular to the ground.
Venom from Araneus ventricosus is lethal to their prey like insects but is inactive in vertebrates.
| Lifespan | Around 1 year |
| Distribution | China, Japan, Korea, Russia, and Taiwan |
| Habitat | Leaf litters |
| Diet | Insects |
Image Source: dipode-vie.net
