ARANEIDAE - ORB-WEB WEAVER

FACT FILE - 295

Family

Araneidae

Species

Salsa brisbanae
(L. Koch, 1867)

Body Length

Female: 6mm
Male: 4mm

Habitat

Builds its web between foliage about 2 metres above the ground.

Toxicity

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

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Female

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Female. Facing view.

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Female ©Kristi Ellingsen;

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Female. Ventral view.

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Female epigyne.