Atypus karschi (Asian purseweb spider)
A species of mygalomorph spider native to Asia; the name is usually written in katakana.
The purseweb spider builds a tube-like nest in the ground.
Katakana spelling is common for this spider name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the katakana form is preferred.
The name ジグモ (地蜘蛛) literally means 'ground spider', from 地 (ground) and 蜘蛛 (spider). The exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to the spider's burrowing habit.