🌿Native Nature

Southern House Spider

Kukulcania hibernalis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Filistatidae ›Genus: Kukulcania

About

The southern house spider is a species of large spider in the family Filistatidae. Currently given the scientific name Kukulcania hibernalis, it was formerly known as Filistata hibernalis. Found in the Americas, it exhibits strong sexual dimorphism. It occurs in southern North American states of USA, throughout Central America and some Caribbean to southern Brazil and Uruguay. The males may be mistaken for brown recluses because the two have similar coloration and body structure. However, compared...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern House Spider?
The scientific name of Southern House Spider is Kukulcania hibernalis.
What kingdom does Southern House Spider belong to?
Southern House Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern House Spider belong to?
Southern House Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Southern House Spider belong to?
Southern House Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Southern House Spider belong to?
Southern House Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
What family does Southern House Spider belong to?
Southern House Spider belongs to the family Filistatidae.
What genus does Southern House Spider belong to?
Southern House Spider belongs to the genus Kukulcania.