Huntsman Spider
Scientific Name: Isopedella flavida
Other Common Names:
Species documented in 1875 by L. Koch.
Description
Formerly Isopeda flavida, this particular species of the common
huntsman spider has a body length of approximately 19mm for males and 23mm for females.
Including legs, they can span up to 15cm in size.
Reproduction/Lifecycle
Approximately 200 eggs are laid,
that the female huntsman spider will guard without leaving the area for about three weeks.
Habitat
Their flat body allows the huntsman spider to slide under loose bark on trees. They are known
to venture inside homes to seek shelter, or prefer plants such as ivy.
Diet
Miscellaneous
The
bite of this spider is reported to be very painful. It may also induce mild illness and may
cause necrotising arachnidism. If bitten, please seek medical advice.
Found in:
NSW,NT,QLD,SA,TAS,VIC,WA,
References/Bibliography:
University of Southern Queensland, 2002. Find-a-spider Guide. Available from:
<http://www.usq.edu.au/spider/find/spiders/418.htm>. [Accessed 16th January 2007]
