FACT FILE - 034
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Family
Desidae |
Species
Badumna longinqua
(L.Koch, 1867)
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Body Length
Female: 8mm
Male: 6mm |
Habitat
In a curled leaf on lemon tree. Untidy tangled web stretched between leaves or in outer twigs of prickly shrubs. |
Toxicity
Unknown, but may cause mild illness in humans. |
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Female
Female
Female.
Female on her tangled web. The retreat is between a piece of timber and a brick wall.
Retreat in outer branch of shrub. Tangled web and debris.
Male.
Male.
Male.
Male. Ventral view.
Male. Facing view.
Male palp.
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