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Cymbacha saucia

Fact Box
Species:
Cymbacha saucia (RM)
Family:
Thomisidae
Body length:
female: 7 mm
male: 4 mm
Habitat:
This species is usually found in a retreat formed from a folded leaf
Toxicity:
Unknown but this species has very small fangs and does not appear to be aggressive towards humans
Cymbacha saucia

Distinguishing features of this spider are its body shape and the pattern of markings on its upper abdominal surface, although these markings vary somewhat in appearance from specimen to specimen.

Known range: Recorded from Cairns, South-east Queensland, Longreach, Northern NSW, ACT, Adelaide, and Geraldton.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Cymbacha festiva.


Email Ron Atkinson for more information.    Last updated 23 January 2022.