FACT FILE - 270
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Family
Thomisidae |
Species
Tmarus marmoreus
(L. Koch, 1874)
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Body Length
Female: 5mm
Male: 4mm |
Habitat
Creates a retreat by curling a leaf using silk. Also found on leaves of trees and shrubs. |
Toxicity
Unknown, but considered to be too small to be harmful to humans. |
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Male
Spider is spinning a long strand of web on which it 'ballooned' in the strong wind.
Female
Female
Female. Facing view.
Female
Gravid female.
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