General Description
Cephalothorax and legs orange to red-brown, abdomen cream to pale grey. Fangs are long and protrude forwards. Body up to 1 cm long (male), 2 cm long (female).
Biology
These spiders feed only on slaters. They are thought to have a strong aversion to ants, which limits their distribution in Australia.
Distribution
South-eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat
Damp habitats under logs, rocks, rubbish and compost, including urban gardens.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Brief Id
Large cream abdomen, orange to red-brown cephalothorax and legs. Protruding fangs.
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Colours
Red, Brown, White, Grey, Orange
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Where To Look
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Diet
Invertebrates
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Hazards
Bite may cause a general reaction (may include headache, nausea, vomiting and muscular pain).
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Endemicity
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Hunter
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
Koch, 1839
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Common Name
Slater-eating Spider
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Other Names
European Garden Spider
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Species Name
crocota
