Whip spider

Fact Box Species: Ariamnes colubrinus (RM) (Note: This was its original name but for some years it was known as Argyrodes colubrinus) Family: Theridiidae Body length: female: 22 mm male: 13 mm Habitat: This spider may be found suspended from twigs or leaves by a small amount of webbing or hanging on screen doors Toxicity: Uncertain; probably harmless since this species has small fangs and shows no aggressive tendencies towards humans

The same species? Another view Another female

The long, cylindrical abdomen is the reason why this species has been given the trivial name of whip spider.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: None.