AMAUROBIIDAE - FOREST HUNTER

FACT FILE - 115

Family

Amaurobiidae

Species

Tasmarubrius pioneer
Davies, 1998

Body Length

Female: 11.1 - 16.7 mm
Male: 10 - 12.9 mm

Habitat

Found under rocks and rotting logs in damp forest areas. Creates a hollow area to live with its egg sac.

Toxicity

Unknown, but spider is rather aggressive with large fangs, so treat with caution.

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1151

Female.

1152

Female.

1153

Female. Facing view.

1154

Female. In hollow with egg sac.

1155

Female. Ventral view.

1156

Female epigyne.

1158

Male.

1159

Male palp. Lateral view.

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Male palp. Ventral view.