Cymbacha ocellata

Fact Box Species: Cymbacha ocellata (RM) Family: Thomisidae Body length: female: 7 mm male: 4.5 mm Habitat: This species may be found on green leaves or in flowers but spends most of its time in a retreat made by folding the end of a leaf into a bell-shaped tent Toxicity: Unknown, but this species has very small fangs and shows little aggression towards humans

Juvenile, side view Another species? Another species? Rear view

Distinguishing features of this spider are its body shape and the pattern of markings on its upper abdominal surface.

Known range: Recorded from Cairns down to Melbourne amd Tasmania and also in Adelaide, and the South-west corner of WA.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Only other Cymbacha species.