Huntsman

Fact Box Species: Holconia immanis (BB) Previous species name: Isopeda immanis Family: Sparassidae formerly Heteropodidae Body length: female: 45 mm male: 32 mm Habitat: Mostly under loose bark but may be found in sheds and houses Toxicity: Uncertain; may cause mild illness

The male Another female Female and eggs

This is one of the larger Australian huntsman species and is very common in eucalypt forests throughout Australia. It occasionally ventures into houses and sheds.

Known range: Very common from Cooktown down to Geelong and also in Tasmania, Adelaide and the South-west corner of WA.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Other huntsman species, including Isopeda vasta and Heteropoda jugulans.