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Poecilothomisus speciosus

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Species:
Poecilothomisus speciosus
(as identified by R Mascord)
Family:
Thomisidae
Body length:
female: about 12 mm
male: unknown
Habitat:
On leaves of trees along creek banks in Northern Australia
Toxicity:
This spider is probably too timid to be hazardous for humans
Poecilothomisus speciosus
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Known range: Recorded as being in bushland from Cairns to Bundaberg.

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


Email Ron Atkinson for more information.    Last updated 22 January 2022.