The unique habit of squirting viscous threads from its fangs and
fastening its prey to the strata, makes this spider worthy of
mention. There are three endemic species, S marmorata, S
striatipes and S penicillatus being introduced.
These spiders have only six eyes whereas most spiders have eight.
They are usually found in dry, sheltered places.
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description |
| Body length: |
male up to 4mm, female up to 5mm.
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| Colour: |
as illustrated |
| Identification: |
by the high domed carapace, sic eyes and
slow methodical walk |
| Egg sac: |
a few strands of silk holding the
glutinous eggs |
| Eggs: |
about 20 in number |
| Dimorphism: |
male slightly smaller than female |
| Food: |
small insects, mostly silverfish and
small moths |
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| This is a nocturnal species |
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