Huntsman

Fact Box Species: Holconia species (D. Hirst) Family: Sparassidae Body length: female: about 40 mm male: about 32 mm Habitat: Probably found under loose bark Toxicity: Uncertain; may cause mild illness

The identification of this spider was made by David Hirst, SA Museum, who advises that this may be Holconia insignis or perhaps Holconia hirsuta.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Many other huntsman species, including Holconia immanis and Heteropoda jugulans.