Araneae6 species

Family Purseweb Spiders (Atypidae)

Atypidae is a family in the order Araneae. Browse 6 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Atypidae (6)

Sphodros paisano

Sphodros paisano is a species of purseweb spider in the family Atypidae. It is found in the United States and Mexico.

Atypus karschi

Abbot purseweb spider

Sphodros abboti

Atlantic purseweb spider

Sphodros atlanticus

Black purseweb spider

Sphodros niger

Redlegged purseweb spider

Sphodros rufipes