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Water spider
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Species: |
Dolomedes facetus (ID by Dr. R. Raven, Qld. Mus.)
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Body length: |
female: 21 mm
male: at least 10 mm
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Habitat: |
This spider has the ability to run on water surfaces but is much more likely to be found on or under green leaves in warmer and wetter forests
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Toxicity: |
The toxicity of the venom of this species is unknown but may cause mild illness in humans
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Known Range: This is widely found in damp bush settings from Broome across Northern Australia and all down the east coast to Tasmania as well as in the South-west corner of WA.
Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Some cycloctenid species and wolf spiders such as Tasmanicosa godeffroyi, although it is noteworthy that water spiders lack the pair of large eyes that characterise lycosids.
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Last updated 17 January 2022.
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