About
Common along the beach edge where dried seaweed is foundToxicity:This species can cause mild illness although beaware of anaphylactic reactions
Toxicity:This species can cause mild illness although beaware of anaphylactic reactions
Identification
Very variable in colouration. Some specimens are extremely light without a distinct colour pattern; others are dark olive-grey with light bands.Size
Female: 15mmMale: 10mm
Habitat
Inhabits beaches and sand dunes in southern AustraliaDistribution
Southern Australia.Gallery
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Local Sightings
1 recorded sighting in and around the area.
References & citations (3)
- Plazi - Tetralycosa oraria ( L . Koch, 1876 ) (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
- The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
- Tasmanian Spiders (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
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