DESIDAE - LACE-WEB SPIDERS

FACT FILE - 078

Family

Desidae

Species

Phryganoporus candidus
(L.Koch, 1872)

Body Length

Female: 6mm
Male:

Habitat

Tight nest of web and attached leaves and remains of prey. Builds orb web.

Toxicity

Unknown, but may cause mild illness in humans.

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