Eresus walckenaeri (Walckenaer's ladybird spider) Size:0.125" active hunting behavior

active hunting behavior

though larger specimens may occasionally be offered small amounts of water

Great for 2"-4" arboreal species

the American line has more numerous and prominent yellow blotching than the Japanese line

Their impressive looks have made them a favorite among hobbyists

Eresus walckenaeri (Walckenaer's ladybird spider) Size:0.125" active hunting behaviorSpecies Overview Eresus walckenaeri, commonly known as Walckenaers ladybird spider, is a species of velvet spider native to the eastern Mediterranean region. Mature males display the striking black and red coloration characteristic of many Eresus species, while females are typically dark gray to black and may exhibit an orange or yellow ring around the abdomen. Among velvet spiders in captivity, Eresus walckenaeri is one of the most popular species