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Argoctenus vittatus
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Species: |
Argoctenus vittatus (QM) (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 but Simon had previously named it Argoctenus vittatus in 1889)
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Body length: |
female: about 9 mm
male: about 8 mm
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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
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Toxicity: |
The venom toxicity of this species is unknown so handle with caution
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This species superficially resembles a wolf spider but has a very different eye pattern. The black mark along the abdomen is a distinctive feature. Note
also that it is possible that photos of two or more very similar species are presented on this page.
Known Range: Recorded in NSW, Southern SA and around Melbourne.
Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Some pisaurids and lycosid species.
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Last updated 8 January 2022.
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