Bothriocyrtum

Bothriocrytum of the trapdoor spider family is a small genus which just three species as per the April 2019 records. They were a part of the Balkan trapdoor spider (Cyrtocarenum) genus until 1891 after which they were separated because of a difference in physical features particularly the arrangement of eyes.

Bothriocyrtum Spider

Scientific Classification

Spiders Belonging to this Genus

Physical Description and Identification

Adults

Size: Female spiders can be as long as 2 inches (5.08 cm), though males are comparitively smaller.

Color: Most of them have a blackish-brown body.

Other Characteristic Features: They are generally hairy. The California trapdoor spider (Bothriocyrtum califronicum) has a shiny body closely resembling a tarantula, though it seems a smaller version of the latter.

Eggs

The small round eggs are laid by the females near the base of their burrows.

Spiderlings

Spiderlings leave the burrow soon after their hatching to be on their own.

The Web

They do not make webs, instead secure their burrow with silk threads.

Are Spiders of Bothriocyrtum Genus Venomous

The spiders of the genus do bite, which, however is not harmful to humans.

Quick Facts

Distribution Southern United States, Taiwan, and Mexico
Habitat Burrows
Diet Insects
Lifespan 5-20 years

Did You Know

  • The genus was first described in 1891 by French Naturalist, Eugène Louis Simon.

Image credits: bajanature.com

Bothriocrytum of the trapdoor spider family is a small genus which just three species as per the April 2019 records. They were a part of the Balkan trapdoor spider (Cyrtocarenum) genus until 1891 after which they were separated because of a difference in physical features particularly the arrangement of eyes.

Bothriocyrtum Spider

Spiders Belonging to this Genus

Physical Description and Identification

Adults

Size: Female spiders can be as long as 2 inches (5.08 cm), though males are comparitively smaller.

Color: Most of them have a blackish-brown body.

Other Characteristic Features: They are generally hairy. The California trapdoor spider (Bothriocyrtum califronicum) has a shiny body closely resembling a tarantula, though it seems a smaller version of the latter.

Eggs

The small round eggs are laid by the females near the base of their burrows.

Spiderlings

Spiderlings leave the burrow soon after their hatching to be on their own.

The Web

They do not make webs, instead secure their burrow with silk threads.

Are Spiders of Bothriocyrtum Genus Venomous

The spiders of the genus do bite, which, however is not harmful to humans.

Quick Facts

Distribution Southern United States, Taiwan, and Mexico
Habitat Burrows
Diet Insects
Lifespan 5-20 years

Did You Know

  • The genus was first described in 1891 by French Naturalist, Eugène Louis Simon.

Image credits: bajanature.com

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