PYCNOTHELIDAE - TRAPDOOR SPIDER

FACT FILE - A170

Family

Pycnothelidae (Formerly Nemesiidae)

Species

Stanwellia species

Body Length

Female: 21mm
Male:

Habitat

Found under rotting wood in a silken tube.

Toxicity

Not known. Due care should be taken. Seek medical advice if bitten.

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A1701

Female.

A1702

Female. Facing view.

A1703

Female. Ventral view.

A1704

Another smaller female. (2)

A1705

Female 2. Facing view.

A1706

Female 2. Ventral view.

A1708

Female 3.

A1709

Female 3.

A17010

Female 3. Dorsal view of cephalothorax.

A17012

Female 3. Ventral view showing fangs.

A17012

Female 3. Ventral view.