Family
Araneidae
Species
Venomius tomhardyi Rossi, Castanheira, Baptista & Framenau, 2023
Body Length
Female: 10.5 mm Male: 6 mm
Habitat
On an untidy orb web between dead branches of a tree. Uses old borer holes in the tree trunk or branches as a retreat during the day.
Toxicity
Unknown, but considered too small to be harmful to humans.
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Female.
Female. Facing view.
Female epigyne and spinnerets.
Male
Male. Facing view.
Male palp.
Female from Maria Island.