Parasteatoda japonica; tangle-web spider
A specific species of tangle-web spider native to Japan. The name is usually written in katakana.
The Parasteatoda japonica is a small spider commonly found inside houses and under eaves throughout Japan.
Katakana spelling is common for this species name; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling, also acceptable.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 姫 (hime, 'princess; small and delicate') and 蜘蛛 (kumo, 'spider'), referring to its small size. The exact derivation is uncertain.