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Cymbacha ocellata

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Species:
Cymbacha ocellata (RM)
Family:
Thomisidae
Body length:
female: 7 mm
male: 4.5 mm
Habitat:
This species may be found on green leaves or in flowers but spends most of its time in a retreat made by folding the end of a leaf into a bell-shaped tent
Toxicity:
Unknown but very small fangs and not aggressive to humans
Cymbacha ocellata

Distinguishing features of this spider are its body shape and the pattern of markings on its upper abdominal surface.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Only other Cymbacha species.



Email Ron Atkinson for more information.    Last updated 5 December 2007.