The Sphodros genus belongs to the purseweb spider family. It has seven species distributed throughout Canada, Mexico, and the United States as per the data of April 2018.
Size: The females are approximately 2.5 cm (0.9 inches), while the males are smaller in size.
Color: Most spiders of this genus have a black body, with the patterns differing from one species to the other.For instance, theSphodros abboti has a purple back and blue abdomen (males), while the Sphodros rufipes males and females have black, and red legs, respectively.
Other Characteristic Features: The Sphodros abbot has two eyes, whereas the Sphodros rufipes possess downward- pointing fangs.
Eggs
Each sac has about 70 to 80 eggs on average.
Spiderlings
The juveniles resemble tiny adults and disperse from their mother upon maturation.
The Web
Belonging to the family of purse-web spiders, species of this genus make a tube-shaped silken web where they mainly dwell and also wait to capture prey.
Species of this genus are venomous but are not known to cause harm to humans.
| Lifespan | Male: Unknown Female: Approximately seven years |
| Distribution | Mexico, the United States, and Canada |
| Habitat | Grassy vegetations, woodlands |
| Diet | Insects as well as small spiders |
Image Credits: hiveminer.com
The Sphodros genus belongs to the purseweb spider family. It has seven species distributed throughout Canada, Mexico, and the United States as per the data of April 2018.
Size: The females are approximately 2.5 cm (0.9 inches), while the males are smaller in size.
Color: Most spiders of this genus have a black body, with the patterns differing from one species to the other.For instance, theSphodros abboti has a purple back and blue abdomen (males), while the Sphodros rufipes males and females have black, and red legs, respectively.
Other Characteristic Features: The Sphodros abbot has two eyes, whereas the Sphodros rufipes possess downward- pointing fangs.
Eggs
Each sac has about 70 to 80 eggs on average.
Spiderlings
The juveniles resemble tiny adults and disperse from their mother upon maturation.
The Web
Belonging to the family of purse-web spiders, species of this genus make a tube-shaped silken web where they mainly dwell and also wait to capture prey.
Species of this genus are venomous but are not known to cause harm to humans.
| Lifespan | Male: Unknown Female: Approximately seven years |
| Distribution | Mexico, the United States, and Canada |
| Habitat | Grassy vegetations, woodlands |
| Diet | Insects as well as small spiders |
Image Credits: hiveminer.com
