The red stripe spider is a member of the family of Corinnidae spiders. It is found in parts of North America.
Red Stripe Spider
Size: 0.5-1 cm
Color: They are black, with a single red stripe running down their abdomen.
Other Characteristic Features: They are similar in appearance to true black widow spiders.
The eggs are placed inside a white circular silken sac, generally attached to rocks.
They move about independently after hatching.
These spiders build webs close to their resting places.
They only bite if threatened and the venom they produce is not very deadly to humans.
Castianeira crocata
| Lifespan | 1-3 years |
| Distribution | The United States |
| Habitat | Parks, shrubs, and woods |
| Common Predators | Birds, wasps, other spiders |
| Diet | Small insects like ants |
Image Source: auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov, content.eol.org
The red stripe spider is a member of the family of Corinnidae spiders. It is found in parts of North America.
Red Stripe Spider
Size: 0.5-1 cm
Color: They are black, with a single red stripe running down their abdomen.
Other Characteristic Features: They are similar in appearance to true black widow spiders.
The eggs are placed inside a white circular silken sac, generally attached to rocks.
They move about independently after hatching.
These spiders build webs close to their resting places.
They only bite if threatened and the venom they produce is not very deadly to humans.
Castianeira crocata
| Lifespan | 1-3 years |
| Distribution | The United States |
| Habitat | Parks, shrubs, and woods |
| Common Predators | Birds, wasps, other spiders |
| Diet | Small insects like ants |
Image Source: auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov, content.eol.org
