Previously Toddiana, Forstera sp. is an Australian species of a family also found in New Zealand. Like all Cyatholipids Forstera sp. has long front legs. Australian Cyatholipids, except for Matilda, are restricted to humid forest. they build sheet web snares in shade, where they are suspended below.
Female, Mount Lewis December 2010
Photo: Dr Greg Anderson
Male, Mount Lewis December 2010
Photo: Dr Greg Anderson