Nyssus albopunctatus

Fact Box Species: Nyssus albopunctatus (R. Raven) Previous species name: Supunna albomaculata (RM) Family: Corinnidae formerly Clubionidae Body length: female: 9 mm male: 7 mm Habitat: Resting on any outside surface but mostly in leaf litter Toxicity: May cause mild illness in humans

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Nyssus albopunctatus is relatively easy to identify because of its uniform pattern of pale dots on a dark body surface. It is a vagrant and can run swiftly.

Known Range: This species is believed to be very common over most of Australia and Tasmania but is less common in NT and Central Australia.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Nyssus coloripes.