Cheiracanthium gracile

Fact Box Species: Cheiracanthium gracile (RM) (Note: this identification is also derived from "Spiders of Australia" by T.J. Hawkeswood) Family: Miturgidae formerly Clubionidae Body length: female: 10 mm male: 8 mm Habitat: Among green leaves or in a tube retreat formed from them Toxicity: Uncertain; bites by this species may induce local inflammation and mild illness and possibly skin ulceration

Fangs of male The female

This spider usually hunts at night and displays very secretive behaviour during the daylight hours.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Other Cheiracanthium species as well as Ariadna species and Clubiona robusta.