Cethegus broomi explained

Cethegus broomi is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Euagridae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1901 by British arachnologist Henry Roughton Hogg.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales in open forest habitats. The type locality is Hillgrove, about 30 km east of Armidale.[1]

Behaviour

The spiders are fossorial, terrestrial predators. They construct silk webs.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Cethegus broomi (Hogg, 1901). . 2022-08-05. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-09-10.