Araneae: Tetragnathidae

Tetragnatha sp  

Long-jawed Spider (zb) (Tetragnatha sp)
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© Geoff Walker 2017
Mount Glorious, QLD (Jan, 2017)
Common Names
  • Long-jawed Spider

Some spiders are easy to identify down to species level but in many cases the species can only be determined by a detailed examination of the genital parts. I looked at the large jaws and the long sharp fangs and wisely decided not to inspect the genitals of this Long-jawed Spider. Given the long thin palps, it is probably Tetragnatha nitens

Long-jawed Spider (zb) (Tetragnatha sp)

Long-jawed Spider

Long-jawed Spider (zb) (Tetragnatha sp)

Long-jawed Spider

Long-jawed Spider (zb) (Tetragnatha sp)

Long-jawed Spider

Long-jawed Spider (zb) (Tetragnatha sp)

Long-jawed Spider

Long-jawed Spider (zb) (Tetragnatha sp)

Long-jawed Spider

Long-jawed Spider (zb) (Tetragnatha sp)

Long-jawed Spider

Long-jawed Spider (zb) (Tetragnatha sp)

Long-jawed Spider