Holconia immanis

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(Huntsman, Grey Huntsman)

FAMILY

Sparassidae

Species

Holconia immanis (syn. Isopeda immanis)

Common name

Huntsman, Grey Huntsman

Main colour

Body grey

Size

Female to 45 mm long, male to 32 mm long

Campus

Cairns, Townsville

Description

This spider is quite common in woodland areas where there is some loose bark or on wood associated with buildings. Previously placed in the genus Isopeda. Easily recognised by size, the grey body with a short dark brown stripe on the abdomen, and the hairy, grey legs with some dark bands.