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Conical Trashline Orbweaver

Cyclosa conica

Taxonomy

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

About

Cyclosa conica is a small spider with no common name. It is an orb weaver, and it is easily recognized by the way it strings together the dead bodies of insects and other debris and hangs it near the center of its web. It hides on this string of debris, and its natural coloration makes it extremely difficult to see until it moves. One of its defenses against predators is to blend in with this debris...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Conical Trashline Orbweaver?
The scientific name of Conical Trashline Orbweaver is Cyclosa conica.
What kingdom does Conical Trashline Orbweaver belong to?
Conical Trashline Orbweaver belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Conical Trashline Orbweaver belong to?
Conical Trashline Orbweaver belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Conical Trashline Orbweaver belong to?
Conical Trashline Orbweaver belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Conical Trashline Orbweaver belong to?
Conical Trashline Orbweaver belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Conical Trashline Orbweaver belong to?
Conical Trashline Orbweaver belongs to the family Araneidae.
What genus does Conical Trashline Orbweaver belong to?
Conical Trashline Orbweaver belongs to the genus Cyclosa.