Australian funnel-web spiders make their burrows in moist, cool, sheltered habitats – under rocks, in and under rotting logs, and some in rough-barked trees (occasionally meters above ground). They are commonly found in suburban rockeries and shrubberies, rarely in …

2017年2月13日 · Low-down on the funnel-web spider – and how an evolutionary accident made it one of the most dangerous spiders on Earth, able to kill a human in 15 minutes. From sharks and box jellyfish in the sea to snakes and spiders on land, Australia has a reputation for being filled with animals ready to kill you.

Funnel-web spiders, the most notorious members of our spider fauna, are found in eastern Australia. There are 38 described species of Australian funnel-web spiders and they are …

2025年1月13日 · The research team used a combination of anatomical and molecular (DNA) comparisons to study different populations of Sydney funnel-web spiders, documenting distinctions indicating that three species should be recognised—the “classic” Sydney funnel-web (Atrax robustus), found from the Central Coast and throughout the Sydney Basin, the ...

2025年1月14日 · Researchers have confirmed Sydney's funnel-web spiders are made up of three different species. The largest and most venomous type is known as the Newcastle funnel-web. What's next? The finding will not change how funnel-web spider bites are treated as the antivenom is effective across all species.

2025年1月20日 · The deadly Sydney funnel-web is three distinct species – not one, as previously thought, scientists have confirmed.

Probably the most notorious of all spiders, Sydney Funnel-webs have a fearsome reputation. Most of this is deserved, but some is exaggerated. What do Sydney Funnel-web Spiders look like? …

Learn about the three newly discovered Australian funnel-web spider species, including the massive Newcastle Big Boy. Expert insights on habitat, venom, and latest research findings.

The Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) is a species of venomous mygalomorph spider native to eastern Australia, usually found within a 100 km (62 mi) radius of Sydney. It is a member of a group of spiders known as Australian funnel-web spiders. Its bite is capable of causing serious illness or death in humans if left untreated. [3]

In the shadowy depths of Australia’s forests and urban landscapes lurks a creature that strikes fear into the hearts of many – the notorious funnel-web spider. With its sleek, glossy … Continue reading Funnel-webs of SEQ