ATRACIDAE - FUNNEL-WEB SPIDER

FACT FILE - A210

Family

Atracidae (Was Hexathelidae)

Species

Hadronyche species nova

Body Length

Female: 24mm
Male:

Habitat

Found under rotting logs in mixed Myrtle rainforest.

Toxicity

Unknown, but considered to be highly venomous. Treat as being extemely dangerous. Seek medical advice if bitten.

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A2102

Female

A2103

Female. Facing view.

A2104

Female.

A2105

Female. Ventral view.

A2106

Female showing large chelicerae and fang.

A2107

Female spinnerets.

A2108

Chelicera showing cheliceral teeth.

Found on the Blue Tier