Eresus balcanicus is a spider belonging to the family of velvet spiders. They are believed to have originated from Turkey.
Size: 0.5 cm
Color: Male: The male’s abdomen is red, with four black spots. Female: They are entirely black, with yellow hairs on the cephalothorax.
Other Characteristic Features: There are hairs on the abdomen and legs.
These eggs are laid inside a silk case made of webbing.
They disperse using ballooning after they are old enough to fend for themselves.
Like other spiders in its genus, they spin unkempt, pink-colored webs.
These spiders are known to produce venom potent enough to paralyze prey but not powerful enough to be fatal to humans.
| Lifespan | 2-5 years |
| Distribution | Eastern Mediterranean, mainly Turkey |
| Habitat | Varied |
| Diet | Insects |
Image Source: thespidershop.co.uk
Eresus balcanicus is a spider belonging to the family of velvet spiders. They are believed to have originated from Turkey.
Size: 0.5 cm
Color: Male: The male’s abdomen is red, with four black spots. Female: They are entirely black, with yellow hairs on the cephalothorax.
Other Characteristic Features: There are hairs on the abdomen and legs.
These eggs are laid inside a silk case made of webbing.
They disperse using ballooning after they are old enough to fend for themselves.
Like other spiders in its genus, they spin unkempt, pink-colored webs.
These spiders are known to produce venom potent enough to paralyze prey but not powerful enough to be fatal to humans.
| Lifespan | 2-5 years |
| Distribution | Eastern Mediterranean, mainly Turkey |
| Habitat | Varied |
| Diet | Insects |
Image Source: thespidershop.co.uk
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