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Miturga lineata

Fact Box
Species:
Miturga lineata (RM)
or a similar species
Family:
Miturgidae
Body length:
female: 20 mm
male: 12 mm
Habitat:
In a retreat of dense white silk
Toxicity:
Uncertain; may cause human illness or necrotising arachnidism
Miturga lineata

The retreat made by this spider is normally close to the ground under rotting logs and has several entrances.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Miturga gilva and several similar spiders, including Clubiona robusta and some lycosids.


Email Ron Atkinson for more information.    Last updated 8 July 2010.