Eresus walckenaeri (Walckenaer's ladybird spider) Size:0.125" Great for 2"-4" arboreal species

Great for 2"-4" arboreal species

Humidity: Moderate humidity with good ventilation and part of the substrate allowed to dry between water additions

It is also well known for producing extensive silken retreats and for its unusual tolerance of conspecifics

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

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

Eresus walckenaeri (Walckenaer's ladybird spider) Size:0.125" Great for 2"-4" arboreal speciesSpecies 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