Dondale in 1966 made Cheiracanthium diversum and Cheiracanthium gilvum synonyms of C. mordax, meaning there were thereafter to be considered the same species. The differences between the species the considered to be within natural variation of a widespread and abundant species such as C. mordax. DNA studies may help us confirm these synonymies, or show the previous species were distinct. There seems to be anecdotal evidence suggesting the current scope of C. mordax might contain subgroups which might be separate species.
- Male, face on
- Male on leaf, from above
- Male underneath, making retreat
- Male from above
- Another male with spur on palp
Male, face on
Photo: Robert Whyte Bunyobi, Hunsley Road, Kidaman Creek, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Male on leaf, from above
Photo: Robert Whyte Bunyobi, Hunsley Road, Kidaman Creek, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Male underneath, making retreat
Photo: Robert Whyte Bunyobi, Hunsley Road, Kidaman Creek, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Male from above
Photo: Robert Whyte Bunyobi, Hunsley Road, Kidaman Creek, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Another male with spur on palp
Photo: Robert Whyte Walton Bridge Reserve, Brisbane
