Achaearanea meraukensis

Fact Box Species: Achaearanea meraukensis (Note: This identification is as suggested by Greg Anderson. This species occurs in Papua New Guinea and North Queensland and there is uncertainty as to how far south it has spread so this may only be a closely related species) Family: Theridiidae Body length: female: about 3 mm male: about 2 mm Habitat: Probably in a small tangled web Toxicity: Unknown but probably harmless

Another female The male

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Several other Achaearanea and Theridion species.