Unknown thomisid species

Fact Box Species: Unknown thomisid species (QM) (possibly a Diaea species) Family: Thomisidae Body length: female: 3 mm male: about 3 mm Habitat: On or under green leaves in eucalypt forests Toxicity: This spider is almost certainly too small to be a hazard to humans but a bite may cause local irritation

Other views Underside of spider

Distinguishing characteristics of this species are the reddish eye patch and the horn-like projection on each side of its head.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Diaea species and some other small thomisids.