Unknown lamponid

Fact Box Species: Unknown lamponid (QM) Family: Lamponidae Body length: female: about 15 mm male: about 12 mm Habitat: Found under bark or wandering on open surfaces in tropical rainforest locations Toxicity: Unknown but handle with caution

This species appears similar to the white-tailed spider, Lampona murina, but recent taxonomic work has indicated that the Family Lamponidae actually contains almost 200 members, most of which are no longer classified as Lampona species. It is very difficult for a non-expert to distinguish many of these species from each other.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Lampona murina and other Australian lamponids.