FACT FILE - 281
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Family
Cheiracanthiidae |
Species
Eutittha mordax
L. Koch, 1866 |
Body Length
Female: 6mm
Male: 6mm |
Habitat
Found in a retreat made of silk and leaves at end of tree branch |
Toxicity
This spider has a reputation of being able to deliver a bite which results in severe pain, redness and swelling, as well as systemic effects such as nausea. (Australian Venom Research Unit, http://www.avru.org/general/general_sac.html) |
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Female.
Female.
Retreat made of leaves suspended between twigs.
Female. Ventral view.
Male.
Male. facing view.
Male palp.
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