Cethegus lugubris explained

Cethegus lugubris is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Euagridae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1881 by Swedish arachnologist Tamerlan Thorell.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Far North Queensland in closed and open forest habitats. The type locality is Somerset at the northernmost tip of the Cape York Peninsula.[1]

Behaviour

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Cethegus lugubris Thorell, 1881. . 2022-08-05. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-09-09.