Euoplos hoggi explained

Euoplos hoggi is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Idiopidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1908 by French arachnologist Eugène Simon.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Western Australia in woodland habitats. The type locality is Eradu, 34 km east of Geraldton, in the Mid West region.[1]

Behaviour

The spiders are fossorial, terrestrial predators. They construct burrows, with thick, plug-like doors, in creek banks and the flood flats of salt lakes.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Euoplos hoggi (Simon, 1908). . 2023-02-03. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-08-21.