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Five-spotted star-web spider

Uroctea durandi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Oecobiidae ›Genus: Uroctea

About

Uroctea durandi is a Mediterranean spider of about 16mm, dark with five yellow spots on its back. It lives under rocks, where it constructs an upside-down tent-like hanging web about 4 cm in diameter. From each of the six openings two signaling threads protrude; When an insect or millipede touches one of these threads, the spider lunges out of the respective opening and catches its prey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Five-spotted star-web spider?
The scientific name of Five-spotted star-web spider is Uroctea durandi.
What kingdom does Five-spotted star-web spider belong to?
Five-spotted star-web spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Five-spotted star-web spider belong to?
Five-spotted star-web spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Five-spotted star-web spider belong to?
Five-spotted star-web spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Five-spotted star-web spider belong to?
Five-spotted star-web spider belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Five-spotted star-web spider belong to?
Five-spotted star-web spider belongs to the family Oecobiidae.
What genus does Five-spotted star-web spider belong to?
Five-spotted star-web spider belongs to the genus Uroctea.