Tapinauchenius cupreus
(Schmidt & Bauer, 1996)
Violet tree spider (arboreal)
Ecuador
~ 4 cm bodylength
Longevity: ♀ ~ ? years, ♂ ~ ? years
As the name suggests, this small species owes its name to a copper sheen that covers almost the entire body. Like all Tapinauchenius, they are very quick and live rather withdrawn. They build beautiful webs and line them with soil
