Trichocyclus is noted for its unparalleled success and affinity for desert environments where it can be found under and between rocks, at the base of vegetation, cliff overhangs, caves and wells, inside termite mounds, pretty much anywhere it can escape direct sunlight and drying winds. The species is named for the Arabana (Ngarabana), an aboriginal tribe of the Lake Eyre area, South Australia. Widely distributed across the south western inland half of the mainland including southern Northern Territory, eastern Western Australia and much of South Australia. ♀ 2.5-4.5mm ♂ 2.5-4.5mm.
- Male from above - Morgan, SA
- Sub-adult from above - Morgan, SA
- Female from above - Morgan, SA
- Sub-adult from side
- Expulsion of indigestible matter
- Chelicerae and male palp
Male from above - Morgan, SA
Sub-adult from above - Morgan, SA
Female from above - Morgan, SA
Sub-adult from side
Expulsion of indigestible matter
Chelicerae and male palp
References
Huber, B.A. 2001. The pholcids of Australia (Araneae; Pholcidae): taxonomy, biogeography, and relationships. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 260: 1-144