Namea flavomaculata

Fact Box Species: Namea flavomaculata (QM) (or a closely related species) Family: Nemesiidae formerly Dipluridae Body length: female: about 20 mm male: about 16 mm Habitat: In a sloping burrow, perhaps with an internal door, usually in rainforest locations Toxicity: Unknown but bites by the male (at least) of this large species may cause serious illness in humans so treat with caution

With surface web Underside of female

This species is not often found by members of the public in South-east Queensland because it prefers rainforest locations which tend to be within National Park boundaries. The lighter patches on the legs of this species appear to be distinctive.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: None.