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Namea flavomaculata

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Species:
Namea flavomaculata (QM)
Previous species name:
Ixamatus species (B. Main)
Family:
Nemesiidae
formerly Dipluridae
Body length:
female: about 20 mm
male: about 16 mm
Habitat:
In a sloping burrow, perhaps with an internal door, usually in rainforest locations
Toxicity:
Unknown but may be somewhat toxic so treat with caution
Namea flavomaculata
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With surface web
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Underside of female

This species is not often found by members of the public in South-east Queensland because it prefers rainforest locations which tend to be within National Park boundaries. The lighter patches on the legs of this species appear to be distinctive.

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


Email Ron Atkinson for more information.    Last updated 1 December 2008.