Eresus walckenaeri (Walckenaer's ladybird spider) Size:0.125" Although it spends much of

Although it spends much of the day concealed within these retreats

This species is known for its prolific breeding and ease of cultivation

though larger specimens may occasionally be offered small amounts of water

the American line has more numerous and prominent yellow blotching than the Japanese line

It was the first arboreal tarantula described from Mexico and constitutes the most northern example of the genus

Eresus walckenaeri (Walckenaer's ladybird spider) Size:0.125" Although it spends much ofSpecies Overview Eresus walckenaeri, commonly known as Walckenaers ladybird spider, is a species of velvet spider native to the eastern Mediterranean region. Mature males display the striking black and red coloration characteristic of many Eresus species, while females are typically dark gray to black and may exhibit an orange or yellow ring around the abdomen. Among velvet spiders in captivity, Eresus walckenaeri is one of the most popular species