🌿Native Nature

Hedgehog Spider

Pycnacantha tribulus

Taxonomy

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

About

Pycnacantha tribulus, commonly known as the hedgehog spider, is a species of orb weaver spider in the family Araneidae. It is the first spider species to have been collected and described from South Africa. The species is notable for its characteristic spiky abdomen and its highly reduced orb web, which has been modified into a simple trapezium shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hedgehog Spider?
The scientific name of Hedgehog Spider is Pycnacantha tribulus.
What kingdom does Hedgehog Spider belong to?
Hedgehog Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hedgehog Spider belong to?
Hedgehog Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Hedgehog Spider belong to?
Hedgehog Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Hedgehog Spider belong to?
Hedgehog Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Hedgehog Spider belong to?
Hedgehog Spider belongs to the family Araneidae.
What genus does Hedgehog Spider belong to?
Hedgehog Spider belongs to the genus Pycnacantha.