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Cytaea species

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Species:
Cytaea species
similar to Cytaea severa (QM and as identified by E. Nieuwenhuys)
Family:
Salticidae
Body length:
female: about 7 mm
male: about 6 mm
Habitat:
This salticid wandering on green leaves where its colours provide good camouflage, although it probably also makes a retreat under loose bark
Toxicity:
Unknown but a bite by this spider may lead to pain and local inflammation
Cytaea species
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Another view
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Another female
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Another female

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


Email Ron Atkinson for more information.    Last updated 12 March 2009