More than a thousand Sparassidae species occur in most warm temperate to tropical regions of the world, including much of Australia, Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean Basin, and the Americas. [5] Several species of huntsman spider can use an unusual form of locomotion.

Australian Huntsman spiders belong to the Family Sparassidae (formerly Heteropodidae) and are famed as being the hairy so-called 'tarantulas' on house walls that terrify people by scuttling out from behind curtains.

Huntsman Spiders are found in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, Florida and Hawaii and possibly in many other tropical and semi-tropical regions. Adult Huntsman spiders do not build webs, however, they hunt and forage for food.

2021年7月22日 · Huntsman spiders actually come in a dizzying array of sizes and colours - around 155 species in Australia. Image credit: RooM the Agency / Alamy Stock Photo. From their habitat and ecology to their unique social behaviour, this is everything you need to know about Australia’s huntsman spiders.

The huntsman spider has all the hallmarks that incite arachnophobia in humans. They’re hairy, long-legged, usually dark coloured to support nocturnal camouflage, and have a habit of scuttling about at night.

2025年1月31日 · The Australian huntsman spider is one of the largest and fastest arachnids found in Australia. Known for its long legs, incredible speed, and unique sideways movement, this spider is often feared due to its size.

2012年8月16日 · A huntsman spider. Image credit: Shutterstock. Huntsman spiders are widespread in Australia. They are famous for being the big (up to 15cm leg-span) scary, hairy, black spiders bolting out from behind the curtains.

Badge Huntsman Spiders are large, long-legged spiders. They are usually fawn or grey on top, with distinctive colour combinations of black, white, orange or yellow under the abdomen (the 'badge') and colour bands on the underside of the front legs.

Huntsman spiders are wandering hunters that use speed, agility and power to capture their prey. Moths, cockroaches, beetles, crickets and other spiders are their usual prey. They do not build webs to trap food, instead simply run it down and grasp it with their legs and fangs.

2019年8月28日 · Huntsman spiders are probably one of the most common (and scariest!) spiders in Australia. Their size, fast movement and ability to “jump”, coupled with their habit of finding their way into houses and cars, has frightened many an Australian! However, in reality these spiders do more good than harm. Huntsman spiders don’t build webs.