The Cyclocosmia latusicosta is a member of the family of Halonoproctidae spiders. They are recognizable from their abdomen, which ends in a unique pattern.
Cyclocosmia latusicosta
Size: 2.8 cm (1.1 in)
Color: The females have a yellow-brown abdomen, while that of the males is brown.
Other Characteristic Features: Like all other spiders in this genus, the abdomens of these spiders abruptly end in a hardened disk.
The eggs are laid in a burrow, which the mother seals off with her abdominal disk.
The spiderlings remain in their tunnel, protected by their mother until they mature.
They do not produce much webbing, instead burrowing tunnels into the ground and lining them with silk threads.
While their bites may be potentially painful, they are infrequent and non-fatal.
| Lifespan | 5-10 years |
| Distribution | China, primarily in Guangxi and Yunnan and Vietnam, notably in Vinh Phuc and Ninh Binh |
| Habitat | Tropical and sub-tropical regions |
| Common Predators | Wasps |
| Diet | Insects like ants, beetles, cockroaches, and moths |
Image Source: biolib.cz
The Cyclocosmia latusicosta is a member of the family of Halonoproctidae spiders. They are recognizable from their abdomen, which ends in a unique pattern.
Cyclocosmia latusicosta
Size: 2.8 cm (1.1 in)
Color: The females have a yellow-brown abdomen, while that of the males is brown.
Other Characteristic Features: Like all other spiders in this genus, the abdomens of these spiders abruptly end in a hardened disk.
The eggs are laid in a burrow, which the mother seals off with her abdominal disk.
The spiderlings remain in their tunnel, protected by their mother until they mature.
They do not produce much webbing, instead burrowing tunnels into the ground and lining them with silk threads.
While their bites may be potentially painful, they are infrequent and non-fatal.
| Lifespan | 5-10 years |
| Distribution | China, primarily in Guangxi and Yunnan and Vietnam, notably in Vinh Phuc and Ninh Binh |
| Habitat | Tropical and sub-tropical regions |
| Common Predators | Wasps |
| Diet | Insects like ants, beetles, cockroaches, and moths |
Image Source: biolib.cz
