Euryopis splendens

Fact Box Species: Euryopis splendens (QM, RM) Previous species name: Phylarchus splendens Family: Theridiidae Body length: female: 5.5 mm male: 4 mm Habitat: Under logs or stones and in leaf litter Toxicity: Unknown; this spider may be too small to be harmful to humans

Little is known about the natural history of this species. The serrated yellowish stripe seen on this otherwise uniformly black species is a useful distinguishing feature.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Steatoda paykulliana and a number of other spiders with 'unspecialised' body shapes.