Ixamatus webbae

Fact Box Species: Ixamatus webbae (as identified by Dr. Robert Raven) Family: Nemesiidae formerly Dipluridae Body length: female: about 25 mm male: about 22 mm Habitat: Females live in a burrow, usually in rainforest locations; the males wandering during the breeding season Toxicity: Unknown but the male (at least) may cause serious illness in humans so treat with caution

Male, close view

This species is not often found by members of the public in South-east Queensland because it prefers rainforest locations which tend to be within National Park boundaries.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: The males of a number of other mygalomorph species (the identification of this species requires the involvement of an expert).