Comments & ID Thoughts
I think it is Nicodamus Mainae.
Can anyone confirm here ?
Also there is no Wiki of this spider in particular, i am curious to how venomous it is.
Spider, Australia and these colors would suggest very venomous, but i can't check.
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- Submitted: Sep 16, 2020
- Photographed: Sep 14, 2016
- Spider: Unidentified
- Location: West Australia, Australia
- Spotted Outdoors: Open field, pasture, prairie, grassland
- Found in web?: No
- Attributes:
Also, that is artificial gras it is walking on.
It was on one of the Nullabor’s golf courses if i remember correctly.
I agree with your identification of Family Nicodamidae, but, owing to lack of resources and experience with the family, I wouldn’t personally attempt to identify it down to species. I recommend contacting your local university or wildlife department for specific information on the Nicodamidae species found in your area. They may also be able to refer you to experts willing to receive preserved specimens for identification and study. I have included here* a link from Esperance, West Australia that gives information on the habits and hunting behavior of these spiders. It looks like the venom of this spider family has… Read more »