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Lycidas species
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Fact Box
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Lycidas species (JS) formerly Sigytes scutulata (RM)
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female: 7 mm
male: 5 mm
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On the bark of trees but also on green leaves and other surfaces, including man-made ones
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Uncertain; may cause a painful bite or mild illness and is likely to bite if trapped in clothing
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This is a common species and is readily recognised by the pattern of bands along the abdomen and the black head with the white fringe around the eyes.
Spider(s) with a similar appearance: Many other salticids.
Email Ron Atkinson for more information.
Last updated 6 November 2006.
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