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Cardinal Spider

Tegenaria parietina

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Agelenidae ›Genus: Tegenaria

About

Tegenaria parietina is a rather rare spider in Europe, with a distribution also including Northern Africa to Central Asia and Sri Lanka, and from the West Indies to Uruguay and Argentina, where it may be introduced. In the UK it is sometimes known as the cardinal spider because of the legend that Cardinal Wolsey was terrified by this species at Hampton Court, or, conversely, because he regarded them as lucky and forbade anyone to harm them....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cardinal Spider?
The scientific name of Cardinal Spider is Tegenaria parietina.
What kingdom does Cardinal Spider belong to?
Cardinal Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cardinal Spider belong to?
Cardinal Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Cardinal Spider belong to?
Cardinal Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Cardinal Spider belong to?
Cardinal Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Cardinal Spider belong to?
Cardinal Spider belongs to the family Agelenidae.
What genus does Cardinal Spider belong to?
Cardinal Spider belongs to the genus Tegenaria.