Sparassidae Heteropoda

Heteropoda sp. "Spiny"

Spiny Huntsman

The female of this rarely found species is recognised by its dark brown colouration, and the thick coat of long hairs over its body and robust legs. Some of these hairs are straight while others are curly. It is related to Heteropoda sp. K and Heteropoda christae. with common features such as a tuft of long and white erect bristles on the posterior half of the abdomen.