Miturga lineata

Fact Box Species: Miturga lineata (RM, QM) or a similar species Family: Miturgidae Body length: female: 20 mm male: 12 mm Habitat: In a sac-like retreat of dense white silk Toxicity: Uncertain; may cause human illness or necrotising arachnidism

The retreat made by this spider is normally close to the ground under rotting logs and has several entrances.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Many different spiders, including Clubiona robusta, Ariadna species and some lycosids, including Lycosa godeffroyi.