Misgolas rapax
Sydney Brown Trapdoor Spider
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Araneae
Family
Idiopidae
Genus
Misgolas
Species
Misgolas rapax
Colours
Distinguishing features
Distinguishing features still need to be specified.
Size
- Size data has not been obtained.
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
They are found in and around Sydney, NSW, Australia.
They dig an open burrow in the ground that is lined with silk. These burrows may reach 250mm in depth and around 25mm in width. Brown trapdoors are often found scattered of silk triplines around the entrance. (Wikipedia)
Behaviour
Sydney brown trapdoors are usually shy and retiring, although the occasional individual will stand up and show its fangs if harassed inside its burrow. They spend most of the time in their burrows. At night, they are waiting for food in front of their burrows. Mature male Sydney brown trapdoors wander during humid weather in search of a mate. (Wikipedia)
Web resources
Danger
- mild discomfort - The bites of Sydney brown trapdoors are not dangerous. Local pain and swelling may occur. (Wikipedia)