Variable in pattern, colour and also size, the name (meaning severe) refers to the glowering appearance caused by the lines on the carapace, making the spider look like it is frowning. Body up to ♀ 9 mm ♂ 9 mm but specimens are often as small as 5 mm.
- Mareeba
- Black form from Perth WA
- Male from Walcha NSW
- Clynotis severus and Pungalina palps
- Diagnostic Sheet
Mareeba

Iain Macaulay
Black form from Perth WA

Robert Whyte
Male from Walcha NSW

Robert Whyte
Clynotis severus and Pungalina palps

Robert Whyte
Diagnostic Sheet

Zabka, Richardson and Koch & Keyserling (Die Arachniden Australiens)