LONG JAWED SPIDER

FACT FILE - 017

Family

Tetragnathidae

Species

Tetragnatha valida
Keyserling, 1887

Body Length

Female: 14 mm
Male: 11mm

Habitat

Builds a small orb web in low bushes.

Toxicity

The chelicera, or jaws and fangs, are too weak to be harmful to humans.

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Photo: Craig McLean

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Photo: ©Paul Flood

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Photo: ©Paul Flood

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Photo: ©Paul Flood
Female, ventral view.

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