Filistata insidiatrix Forsskål, 1775 Main synonym = Aranea insidiatrix Forsskål, 1775 |
Taxonomical Classification: Animalia / Arthropoda / Arachnida / Araneae / Filistatidae |
Crevice Weaver Maltese name not known |
Further Information: The largest filistatid, this spider is identified by the colour of two of its eyes - they appear white. Usually found under rocks, in crevices (both man-made and natural) and cave entrances, where it builds irregular webs which have a silken retreat in a cylindrical shape. |

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