Argoctenus vittatus

Fact Box Species: Argoctenus vittatus (QM) (Note that this species was described by WJ Rainbow in 1920 based on a specimen from Lord Howe Island, which he named as Cycloctenus vittatus. His description and drawings match the spider on this page) Family: Miturgidae formerly Zoridae Body length: female: about 9 mm male: about 8 mm Habitat: This species may be found on green leaves or on the ground (in leaf litter or open ground) in a wide range of locations, including semi-arid ones Toxicity: The venom toxicity of this species is unknown so handle with caution

Close-up view The male Another female Another view Close-up view Underneath female Male palps

This species superficially resembles a wolf spider but has a very different eye pattern. The black mark along the abdomen is a distinctive feature.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Some pisaurids and lycosid species.