Selenocosmia strenua explained

Selenocosmia strenua is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Theraphosidae family. It is found in Australia and New Guinea, and was described in 1881 by Swedish arachnologist Tamerlan Thorell.^[1]

Distribution and habitat

The type locality is Somerset, at the northern tip of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.^[1]

Behaviour

The spiders are terrestrial predators.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Selenocosmia strenua (Thorell, 1881) . . Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-07-21.