Huntsman

Fact Box Species: Holconia immanis (QM, JS, BB) Previous species name: Isopeda immanis Family: Sparassidae formerly Heteropodidae Body length: female: 45 mm male: 32 mm Habitat: Mostly under loose bark but may be found in sheds and houses Toxicity: Uncertain; may cause mild illness and necrotising arachnidism

The male Another female

This is one of the larger Australian huntsman species and is very common in eucalypt forests on the Darling Downs. It occasionally ventures into houses and sheds.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Other huntsman species, including Isopeda vasta and Heteropoda jugulans.