Lampona is a genus of the Lamponidae family with 57 species, as recorded in May 2019. Two species, namely, Lampona cylindrata and Lampona murina showcase a white tip on the abdomen, thus accounting for their alternate name, white-tailed spiders.
Size: Female spiders of this genus are around 0.70 inches long (1.8 cm), while the smaller males reach up to 0.59 inches (1.5cm).
Color: They have a black or brown body with light orange legs.
Other Characteristic Features: Many spider species of this genus have a natural color blending pattern on their legs.
The eggs are laid in a disc-like sac containing about 100 of them.
After hatching spiderlings immediately find their own ways.
These nocturnal spiders do not build webs but hunt for their prey at night.
Certain species of this genus, particularly the white-tailed spider are known to bite humans. Their venom results in mild to moderate symptoms like itching, pain, redness, and swelling. Severe symptoms like headache, nausea, and vomiting could occur in case of rare circumstances.
| Distribution | Australia and New Zealand |
| Habitat | Grasslands |
| Diet | Insects and other spiders |
| Lifespan | Up to 20 years |
Image Credits: friendsofqueensparkbushland.org.au
Lampona is a genus of the Lamponidae family with 57 species, as recorded in May 2019. Two species, namely, Lampona cylindrata and Lampona murina showcase a white tip on the abdomen, thus accounting for their alternate name, white-tailed spiders.
Size: Female spiders of this genus are around 0.70 inches long (1.8 cm), while the smaller males reach up to 0.59 inches (1.5cm).
Color: They have a black or brown body with light orange legs.
Other Characteristic Features: Many spider species of this genus have a natural color blending pattern on their legs.
The eggs are laid in a disc-like sac containing about 100 of them.
After hatching spiderlings immediately find their own ways.
These nocturnal spiders do not build webs but hunt for their prey at night.
Certain species of this genus, particularly the white-tailed spider are known to bite humans. Their venom results in mild to moderate symptoms like itching, pain, redness, and swelling. Severe symptoms like headache, nausea, and vomiting could occur in case of rare circumstances.
| Distribution | Australia and New Zealand |
| Habitat | Grasslands |
| Diet | Insects and other spiders |
| Lifespan | Up to 20 years |
Image Credits: friendsofqueensparkbushland.org.au
