Sphodros abboti
Sphodros abboti also known as Purseweb spider,[1] is a species of spiders from a family of Atypidae. It was described by Charles Athanase Walckenaer in 1835 and is endemic to Florida, United States.[2]
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Description
The spider is black coloured, with eight legs, and purple back. It also has only two eyes.[3] The males have blue abdomen, which attracts females.[4]
Habitat
They construct webs on the middle part of a tree, that remind people of short vines.[4]
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References
- Common name
- "Distribution of Sphodros abboti". Discover Life. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- Description
- "Male description and habitat". Flickr. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
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