Malkara loricata

Fact Box Species: Malkara loricata (QM) Family: Malkaridae Body length: female: 3 mm male: 3 mm Habitat: This species usually is found in leaf litter in reasonably damp forest habitats Toxicity: Probably too small to be hazardous to humans

Note that the upper surfaces of this spider have a pattern of small pits, as well as paired of dark spots along the dorsal abdomen.

Known Range: Recorded as being present in bush settings from Cape York down to Melbourne and across to Adelaide plus a small pocket in WA.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: None.