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Cycloctenus species

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Species:
Cycloctenus species (QM)
Previous species name:
None
Family:
Cycloctenidae
Body length:
female: uncertain
(probably 5-9 mm)
male: uncertain
(perhaps 5 mm or less)
Habitat:
This species is quite mobile and usually only builds a small web and simple retreat; it is often found foraging on tree trunks and other open surfaces such as the outer walls of buildings
Toxicity:
Unknown; the fangs probably too small for a human envenomation to be possible; contact with humans is probably a very rare event anyway but treat with caution
Cycloctenus species
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Front view
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Oblique view
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Underneath female
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In its web

Distinguishing features of this spider are its surface markings and the overall body and leg shapes.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Some lycosids (wolf spiders).



Email Ron Atkinson for more information.    Last updated 24 January 2007.