Tamopsis species

Fact Box Species: Tamopsis species (QM) probably Tamopsis brisbanensis Family: Hersiliidae Body length: female: 7 mm male: 4 mm Habitat: Hersiliids normally live on dry bark which their colour matches so well they are almost impossible to see unless they move; a more reliable indicator that there are hersiliids on a tree is the presence of their egg sacs, which are small round spheres suspended rigidly on a silken stalk 10-15 mm long Toxicity: Hersiliids may be too small and timid to cause harm to any human

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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.