Caerostris sexcuspidata, also known as the common bark spider, occurs in Southern Africa, and on islands off the east coast of Africa, such as Madagascar, the Comores and Aldabra Island.[1] It is a mainly nocturnal orb-web spider, the female constructing a large orb web stretching between trees or shrubs. During daylight hours she dismantles her web and retires to a nearby branch, tucking her legs, which are covered with fine hair, against her body, to blend with the surroundings to resemble part of a branch, complete with growth bulges. Though mainly nocturnal, these spiders may be found on their webs in shady, forested areas during the day. The dorsal surface is cryptically coloured with horny projections which aid in camouflage; legs are drably coloured seen from above and clearly zebra-striped when viewed from beneath. [2] The common bark spider is the most widespread of the bark spiders found in Southern Africa and shows considerable variation in abdomen shape.[3] The abdomen protrudes over the carapace, while the eight small eyes are located on a tubercle at the front of the carapace.[4]
Caerostris sexcuspidata, also known as the common bark spider, occurs in Southern Africa, and on islands off the east coast of Africa, such as Madagascar, the Comores and Aldabra Island. It is a mainly nocturnal orb-web spider, the female constructing a large orb web stretching between trees or shrubs. During daylight hours she dismantles her web and retires to a nearby branch, tucking her legs, which are covered with fine hair, against her body, to blend with the surroundings to resemble part of a branch, complete with growth bulges. Though mainly nocturnal, these spiders may be found on their webs in shady, forested areas during the day. The dorsal surface is cryptically coloured with horny projections which aid in camouflage; legs are drably coloured seen from above and clearly zebra-striped when viewed from beneath. The common bark spider is the most widespread of the bark spiders found in Southern Africa and shows considerable variation in abdomen shape. The abdomen protrudes over the carapace, while the eight small eyes are located on a tubercle at the front of the carapace.
Caerostris sexcuspidata adalah spesies laba-laba yang tergolong famili Araneidae. Spesies ini juga merupakan bagian dari ordo Araneae. Nama ilmiah dari spesies ini pertama kali diterbitkan pada tahun 1793 oleh Fabricius.
Laba-laba ini biasanya banyak ditemui di Africa, Madagaskar, Kepulauan Komoro, Aldabra.
Caerostris sexcuspidata adalah spesies laba-laba yang tergolong famili Araneidae. Spesies ini juga merupakan bagian dari ordo Araneae. Nama ilmiah dari spesies ini pertama kali diterbitkan pada tahun 1793 oleh Fabricius.
Laba-laba ini biasanya banyak ditemui di Africa, Madagaskar, Kepulauan Komoro, Aldabra.
Caerostris sexcuspidata is een spinnensoort in de taxonomische indeling van de wielwebspinnen (Araneidae).[1]
Het dier behoort tot het geslacht Caerostris. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort werd voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1793 door Johan Christian Fabricius.
Bronnen, noten en/of referentiesCaerostris sexcuspidata là một loài nhện trong họ Araneidae.[1]
Loài này thuộc chi Caerostris. Caerostris sexcuspidata được Johan Christian Fabricius miêu tả năm 1793.
Caerostris sexcuspidata là một loài nhện trong họ Araneidae.
Loài này thuộc chi Caerostris. Caerostris sexcuspidata được Johan Christian Fabricius miêu tả năm 1793.