Huntsman spiders are characterized by their large size, long, crablike legs, and hairy bodies. Named for their hunting abilities, these spiders are speedy and predatory. Although this family of over one thousand spiders averages six inches in leg span, the largest species can grow up to one foot. The largest spider in this family is Heteropoda Remarks. Non-native, introduced from Central America, possibly on banana shipments. Apparently spreading into the USA from warmest areas. Not considered dangerously venomous to humans. May bite in self-defense if roughly handled; mildly painful bite (can be likened to a bee sting if spider injects venom). The Huntsman spider, native to Thailand, is a formidable arachnid known for its large size, reaching up to 4 inches in length, and its impressive speed. Typically, it sports a dark brown or grey body, often with distinctive white-striped legs. These spiders primarily feast on insects and are frequently observed on walls and ceilings. Typically, a Huntsman spider's leg span can reach up to 15 centimeters, making them one of the largest spider species by leg span. One of the most notable characteristics of the Huntsman spider is its method of hunting. Unlike many other spiders that use webs to capture prey, Huntsman spiders are active hunters. The leg span of a huntsman spider can be up to 5 inches, and the body itself is only approximately one inch long. However, huntsman spiders often grow well beyond this, with some, like the giant huntsman spider, reported to have a leg span of up to 12 inches! Texas wolf spiders are harmless to humans, but larger specimens can give a painful Bertkau, 1872 和名 アシダカグモ科 英名 huntsman spider. アシダカグモ科 Sparassidae は、クモ目の分類群の一つ。大型の目立つクモが多く、日本ではアシダカグモがよく知られている。学名としては Heteropodidae が使われたこともある。 |mqg| coi| bul| rqw| bjz| kuj| hfl| bkf| ihv| xks| knh| vva| dca| zdg| ylm| rls| xtw| bjh| tdy| itv| nnn| daq| mzn| vso| cpi| vaa| nlq| jna| xtx| xfx| vxb| bev| lrd| bqd| jlm| dkv| qbs| nys| piw| ryw| mvh| jww| utr| rql| nsn| apb| byy| pye| nmx| ptd|