THERIDIIDAE - COMB-FOOTED SPIDER

FACT FILE - 284

Family

Theridiidae

Species

Emertonella species - undescribed.

This spider has been incorrectly known as Euryopis splendens
(Rainbow, 1916)

Body Length

Female: About 3mm
Male:

Habitat

Lives under loose bark on trees or in leaf litter.

Toxicity

Unknown, but considered to be too small to be harmful to humans.

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Female.

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Female sitting on its egg sac.

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Female. Facing view.

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Female.

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Female. Ventral view.

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Female. Photo: ©Kristi Ellingsen