Mituliodon tarantulinus

Fact Box Species: Mituliodon tarantulinus (JS) (or a related species; this identification is also as suggested by David Hirst. Note that the original name given to this species was Uliodon tarantulinus) Family: Miturgidae Body length: female: about 15 mm male: 11 mm Habitat: In a silk retreat like that of Miturga lineata or wandering over the ground or on bark or leaves Toxicity: Uncertain, but this is a large spider that could be found on bush walkways and its bite may lead to human illness

Another male Underneath male The female Underneath female

Known Range: Apparently present in bushland in all coastal areas except much of Northern Australia.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Many different spiders, including Miturga lineata and some lycosids.