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Moneta australis

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Species:
Moneta australis (RM)
(or a similar species: see below)
Family:
Theridiidae
Body length:
female: 3.5 mm
male: About 2 mm
Habitat:
This species makes a very limited web under green leaves
Toxicity:
The fangs on this species may be too small to harm a human
Moneta australis
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Another view
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Another female
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Another female
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Underneath female

Note: This spider has also been listed as Episinus australis but Moneta seems to be the better generic name at the present time.

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


Email Ron Atkinson for more information.    Last updated 18 March 2009.