Cheiracanthium mordax

Fact Box Species: Cheiracanthium mordax (RM) (Note: T.J. Hawkeswood and also Ramon Mascord showed this spider as C. gracile) (This may be a species complex rather than just a single species) Family: Eutichuridae formerly Clubionidae Body length: female: 10 mm male: 8 mm Habitat: Among green leaves or in a tube retreat formed from them Toxicity: Uncertain; bites by this species may induce local inflammation and mild illness

Another male Another view The female In its retreat

This spider usually hunts at night and displays very secretive behaviour during the daylight hours. Some specimens, especially immature ones, may appear almost pure white.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Other Cheiracanthium species as well as Gippsicola robusta and Clubiona robusta.