Unknown gallieniellid species

Fact Box Species: Unknown gallieniellid species (QM) Family: Gallieniellidae Body length: female: Unknown male: 3.5 mm Habitat: This species probably spends most of its time in leaf litter but nothing appears to be known about the behaviour of the female or the method by which this species catches its prey Toxicity: Unknown but this species is probably too small to be harmful to humans

View from above Underside of male Underneath male

Distinguishing features of this spider are its long, slender legs, the first and fourth pairs of which are much longer than the other two pairs, and its shiny black body with colourless patches on the legs.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Venonia micarioides.