Bothriocyrtum californicum
(California Trapdoor Spider)

Comments & ID Thoughts

Photo doesn't do it justice but was about 3 inches. Black shiny legs, a little brown on body. Is this a trap door spider?

• Submitted by: 
  
  ssc
• Submitted: Jan 10, 2018
• Photographed: Jan 9, 2018
• Spider: Bothriocyrtum californicum (California Trapdoor Spider)
• Sex: 
  
  Male,
• Maturity: 
  Adult
• Location: Southern CA, California, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
• Found in web?: No
• Attributes: Lateral