HERSILIIDAE - TWO-TAILED SPIDER

FACT FILE - A211

Family

Hersiliidae

Species

Tamopsis species, possibly brachycauda
Baehr & Baehr, 1987

Body Length

Female: 2-9mm
Male: 2-6mm

Habitat

Found on tree trunks.

Toxicity

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

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A2111

Immature female.

A2112

Immature female. Facing view.

A2113

Immature female. Oblique view.

A2114

Immature female. Ventral view.