Australothele nothofagi explained

Australothele nothofagi is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Euagridae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1984 by Australian arachnologist Robert Raven.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the border ranges of south-eastern Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales in closed forest habitats. The type locality is Lamington National Park.[1]

Behaviour

The spiders are arboreal and terrestrial predators which construct tubular silk shelters in the ground and in the bark of Nothofagus butts.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Australothele nothofagi Raven, 1984. . 2022-08-05. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-09-07.