Marbled Money Spider
Laetesia
FP-12308
Discoverer: V.W. Framenau (2023)
Fauna Portal species: 12308
Laetesia FP-12308 male, dorsal (HBI N30483-12; Mount Field National Park, Russell Falls Trail, Tasmania)
Image: V.W. Framenau (2023)
Fauna Portal Image No. 5923Diagnosis
Laetesia FP-12308 differs from all other species in the genus by the distinct light central band on the cephalothorax. The female epigyne is unique by a very broad scape.
Status
- native
Fauna Portal Reference
Australia
- Tasmania
Fauna Portal Records
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