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Porropis flavifrons

Fact Box
Species:
Porropis flavifrons
(Identity as suggested by Dr P. Szymkowiak and as indicated by Ramon Mascord)
Family:
Thomisidae
Body length:
female: about 3-4 mm
male: perhaps 2.5 mm
Habitat:
On green leaves bent into a retreat
Toxicity:
Too small to be hazardous
Porropis species

Known range: This is a very rare species found only in the Far North of Australia.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Members of several other thomisid genera.


Email Ron Atkinson for more information.    Last updated 24 January 2022.