THOMISIDAE - CRAB SPIDER

FACT FILE - 018

Family

Thomisidae

Species

Hedana valida
L. Koch, 1875

Body Length

Female: 5mm
Male: 4mm

Habitat

Found mostly in eucalyptus trees. Builds a folded leaf retreat and egg sac. Does not build a web to capture prey.

Toxicity

Unknown, but considered to small to be harmful to humans.

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Female

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Female.

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Female. Facing view.

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Male.

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Male. Facing view.

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Male.

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Folded eucalyptus leaf retreat and egg sac.