Black House Spider (species: Badumna insignis) in Ku-ring-gai native flora and fauna (Gaia Guide)
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Badumna insignis
Black House Spider


©Geoffrey: Female Black House Spider (Badumna insignis)

©Toby Hudson: Male Black House Spider (Badumna insignis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Arachnida
Order Araneae
Family Desidae
Genus Badumna
Species Badumna insignis

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

They are widely distributed throughout Australia and New Zealand. In natural habitat, they are usually found on rough-barked trees, whereas inside buildings they are often found in corners, around windows and doorways, or where other light sources may attract prey insects. (Wikipedia)

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Danger

  • significant discomfort - They are venomous, but are not considered dangerous. They are timid and bites from them are infrequent. The bite may be excruciatingly painful and cause local swelling. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sweating and giddiness are occasionally recorded. (Wikipedia)

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