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Cycloctenus species

Fact Box
Species:
Cycloctenus species (QM)
Family:
Cycloctenidae
Body length:
female: unknown?
male: perhaps 10-15 mm
Habitat:
This male will usually be seen wandering at ground level
Toxicity:
Unknown; treat with caution
Cycloctenus species

Features of this male that assist with its identification are its colour scheme and the very obvious black and white brushes on the first pair of legs. It seems that the appearance of the matching female is unknown.

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


Email Ron Atkinson for more information.    Last updated 12 March 2009.