Oecobius species

Fact Box Species: Oecobius species (JS, QM) Family: Oecobiidae Body length: female: 3 mm male: 2 mm Habitat: In stacked timber or a tiny web in the architraves of house ceilings Toxicity: Unknown; probably far too small to be hazardous to humans

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This spider is so small that it is often mistaken for a speck of dust. The most distinctive characteristic of oecobiids is the fact that the legs tend to point forwards then curve backwards at their tips.

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