Tamopsis species

Fact Box Species: Tamopsis, perhaps T. brisbanensis formerly Tama novaehollandiae (RM, QM) Family: Hersiliidae Body length: female: 7 mm male: 4 mm Habitat: On the dry bark of trees Toxicity: May be too small to cause harm

Both sexes Adult males Its egg sac

The most significant physical features of this spider are the very long spinnerets. The slender legs and camouflage colours are also important for identification purposes. Males are often found on the trunks of living trees in Spring. The small round egg sacs are easy to find in Autumn in districts where this species is common.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Tamopsis fickerti.