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Tuxoctenus mcdonaldae Raven, 2009 Aridlands Wandering Ghost Spider

An aridlands ground spider with a pair of longitudinal ridges of white or yellow hairs on an otherwise dark carapace and abdomen, found in most of north-eastern Australia in moist litter pockets in open forest. The species name honours Mrs Sue McDonald, Warren Vale Station, Normanton, north-western Queensland ♀ 7mm ♂ 7mm

Female, Myall Park Botanic Garden 060613


Tuxoctenus
Photo: Robert Whyte

Female, Myall Park Botanic Garden 060613


Tuxoctenus
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male, Myall Park Botanic Garden


Tuxoctenus
Photo: Robert Whyte

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