Corinnid species

Fact Box Species: Corinnid species (The scientific name of this species is uncertain because the Corinnidae and related spider families are presently under revision) Family: Corinnidae Subfamily Castianierinae Body length: female: 8 mm male: unknown, perhaps 7 mm Habitat: Usually in leaf litter in eucalypt forests but but may be found in unexpected places because it is an ant mimic and does not use a web to catch its prey Toxicity: Unknown but may be mildly toxic to humans and therefore should be handled with caution

Male, oblique view Underside of male Preserved female Underside of female

This spider is one of many 'unspecialised' species that are very difficult to recognize without the aid of a stereo microscope and a considerable amount of technical skill.

It may be quite common in leaf litter in South-east Queensland but is not often noticed because of its good camouflage colours and because it is a very fast moving spider that quickly hides itself when disturbed. Not much is known of its natural history, but this spider belongs to the ant-mimic forms of the Family Corinnidae.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Some other corinnids such as Supunna picta and Supunna species, as well as many members of vagrant and leaf litter spider Families, including the Lamponidae, Miturgidae, and Lycosidae.