🌿Native Nature

Common Bark Spider

Caerostris sexcuspidata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Araneidae ›Genus: Caerostris

About

Caerostris sexcuspidata aka 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 nocturnal orb-web spider, the female constructing a large orb web some 1.5 metres across, stretching between trees or shrubs. Its 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...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Bark Spider?
The scientific name of Common Bark Spider is Caerostris sexcuspidata.
What kingdom does Common Bark Spider belong to?
Common Bark Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Bark Spider belong to?
Common Bark Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Common Bark Spider belong to?
Common Bark Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Common Bark Spider belong to?
Common Bark Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Common Bark Spider belong to?
Common Bark Spider belongs to the family Araneidae.
What genus does Common Bark Spider belong to?
Common Bark Spider belongs to the genus Caerostris.