Carparachne belongs to the huntsman spider family of Namibia, having two species at present as per records of September 2019.
Size: Spiders of this genus are approximately 20mm (0.78 inches) long.
Color: They have a light grey body with markings of black on the abdomen.
Other Characteristic Features: There is no identifying characteristic, and the feature may differ from one species to the other.
The females lay the eggs within the burrows where they dwell.
They are cared for by their mother until maturity, after which they disperse to be on their own.
Species of this genus do not make webs to capture prey.
Their bite could be slightly venomous though it is not known to cause harm to humans.
| Lifespan | Approximately two years |
| Distribution | Parts of Namibia |
| Habitat | Sand dunes |
| Predators | Pompilid wasps |
| Diet | Insects |
Image Credits: alchetron.com
Carparachne belongs to the huntsman spider family of Namibia, having two species at present as per records of September 2019.
Size: Spiders of this genus are approximately 20mm (0.78 inches) long.
Color: They have a light grey body with markings of black on the abdomen.
Other Characteristic Features: There is no identifying characteristic, and the feature may differ from one species to the other.
The females lay the eggs within the burrows where they dwell.
They are cared for by their mother until maturity, after which they disperse to be on their own.
Species of this genus do not make webs to capture prey.
Their bite could be slightly venomous though it is not known to cause harm to humans.
| Lifespan | Approximately two years |
| Distribution | Parts of Namibia |
| Habitat | Sand dunes |
| Predators | Pompilid wasps |
| Diet | Insects |
Image Credits: alchetron.com
