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Species of spider
Hadronyche modesta, the Victorian funnel-web spider, is a species of spider found in Victoria, Australia.
Taxonomy[edit]
A member of the genus Hadronyche, the Victorian funnel-web spider was first described in 1891 by Simon in the genus Atrax, having been collected from the vicinity of Melbourne. The type specimen is located in Paris.[2]
Description[edit]
A small species compared with other Australian funnel-web spiders, the Victorian funnel-web spider has a similar colouration to most other Australian funnel-web spiders, namely a shiny black carapace and black to dark brown legs and chelicerae, with a matt abdomen with a maroon tinge.[2]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
The Victorian funnel-web spider is found in southeastern Australia from the vicinity of Melbourne east through the Dandenong Ranges and East Gippsland.[2]
Although this species is related to the Sydney funnel-web spider, it has not been implicated in any fatalities or serious envenomations. It is only known to cause general symptoms, such as headaches and nausea.[3]
References[edit]
External links[edit]
Data related to Hadronyche modesta at Wikispecies
Media related to Hadronyche modesta at Wikimedia Commons