FACT FILE - 053
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Family
Hexathelidae |
Species
Plesiothele fentoni
(Hickman, 1936)
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Body Length
Female: Up to 15mm
Male: Slightly smaller than the female. |
Habitat
In a silk lined burrow, 5cm deep. Lidless. |
Toxicity
Should be treated with caution. Seek medical advice if bitten. |
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Photo: ©Dr Niall Doran
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Photo: ©Michael Driessen
Photo: ©Michael Driessen
Photo: ©Michael Driessen
Ventral view.
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