Neosparassus species

Fact Box Species: Neosparassus species probably N. calligaster (JS) Previous species name: Olios species Family: Sparassidae formerly Heteropodidae Body length: female: 12-18 mm male: 10-16 mm Habitat: On or under leaves and loose bark in eucalypt forests Toxicity: Bites may lead to mild illness but this species is not naturally aggressive towards humans

Underneath spider Another view Immature female Another species?

The markings on this spider are relatively colourful for an Australian huntsman and the appearance of the black patch on the underside of the abdomen is important for its identification, several other Neosparassus species having a somewhat similar patch.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Other yellow or green Australian sparassids, most of which will be Neosparassus species.