Huntsman

Fact Box Species: Heteropoda cervina (RM) or a closely related species Family: Sparassidae formerly Heteropodidae Body length: female: 30 mm male: 26 mm Habitat: Under loose bark , especially of eucalypts, or in man-made constructions; though the body is large and more rounded than some other huntsmen species this spider can climb walls efficiently and males often wander inside in late summer and autumn Toxicity: Unknown but may be mildly toxic to humans; may cause necrotising arachnidism; handle with caution

Male, front view Oblique view Male palps

This species appears to be comparatively rare in the Toowoomba region although it is quite common around Brisbane.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Heteropoda jugulans, Isopedella flavida and Pediana regina.