Long-jawed Spider - Tetragnatha sp.

This page contains pictures and information about Long-jawed Spiders that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.

Body length 12mm 
 
  
 
Long-jawed Spiders are also known as Four-jawed Spiders. Notice the large jaws, they are the huge chelicerae and fangs of the spider. This spider build horizontal  or inclined orb web about 20cm in diameters. The spider is light yellow to white in colour, with very long and thin legs. 
 
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They are usually found near the water. They build their webs at night and hide during the day.
 

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Last updated: March 03, 2005.