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Periegops is a genus of spiders with six eyes instead of the usual eight. It is the only genus in its family (Periegopidae) and has three described species

Gradungulidae, also known as large-clawed spiders, is a spider family endemic to Australia and New Zealand. They are medium to large-sized haplogyne spiders

Pinkfloydia is a genus of small Australian long-jawed orb-weavers, reaching a maximum lengths of about 4.5 millimetres (0.18 in). It was first described

Lamponidae is a family of spiders first described by Eugène Simon in 1893. It contains about 200 described species in 23 genera, most of which are endemic

White-tailed spiders are spiders native to southern and eastern Australia, and so named because of the whitish tips at the end of their abdomens. The body

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)

Missulena is a genus of mygalomorph spiders in the family Actinopodidae. It was first described by Charles Walckenaer in 1805, and is a senior synonym

Matilda is a monotypic genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Cyatholipidae containing the single species, Matilda australia. It was first

Stanwellia grisea, also known as the Melbourne trapdoor spider, is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Pycnothelidae family. It is endemic to Australia

Savignia is a genus of sheet weavers that was first described by John Blackwall in 1833. The name honors the French naturalist Marie Jules César Savigny

Missulena bradleyi, also known as the eastern mouse spider, is a species of spider belonging to the family Actinopodidae. The spider is endemic to the

Thyene is a genus of jumping spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1885. It is a junior synonym of Mithion, and senior synonym of Brancus

Habrocestum is a genus of jumping spiders first described in 1876. They mostly occur in Eurasia and Africa, though one species has been found in Australia

Hadronyche is a genus of venomous Australian funnel-web spiders that was first described by L. Koch in 1873. Originally placed with the curtain web spiders

Phintella is a genus of jumping spiders that was first described by W. Bösenberg & Embrik Strand in 1906. As of June 2023[update] it contains fifty-nine

[1] Spiders of Australia Archived 2011-11-30 at the Wayback Machine Whyte, Robert; Anderson, Greg (2017). A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia. Csiro

Holoplatys is a genus of the spider family Salticidae (jumping spiders). Holoplatys have a long, flat, oval cephalothorax, which is truncated anteriorly

Mopsus mormon is an Australian spider species of the family Salticidae (jumping spiders). It is the sole species in the genus Mopsus. It is found in New

Idiosoma is a genus of Australian armoured trapdoor spiders that was first described by Anton Ausserer in 1871. Originally placed with the Ctenizidae,

Hadronyche cerberea, the southern tree-dwelling funnel-web spider, is an extremely venomous mygalomorph spider found in central New South Wales, Australia

Hadronyche versuta, the Blue Mountains funnel-web spider, is a venomous mygalomorph spider found in central New South Wales. A member of the genus Hadronyche

Nanometa is a genus of long-jawed orb-weavers containing the fifteen species. It was erected by Eugène Louis Simon based on the type specimen of Nanometa

Ordgarius is a genus of orb-weaver spiders first described by Eugen von Keyserling in 1886. Adult females of the genus are bolas spiders, capturing their

Hickmania is a monotypic genus of Australian cribellate araneomorph spiders in the family Gradungulidae, containing only the Tasmanian cave spider (Hickmania

Hadronyche infensa, the Darling Downs funnel-web spider, is a venomous mygalomorph spider, one of a number of Australian funnel-web spiders found in Queensland

Trichonephila edulis is a species of large spider of the family Nephilidae, formerly placed in the genus Nephila. It is referred to by the common name

Maratus is a spider genus of the family Salticidae (jumping spiders). These spiders are commonly referred to as peacock spiders due to the males' colorful

Pandercetes gracilis, also called the lichen huntsman spider and the lichen spider, is a huntsman spider found on New Guinea, the Maluku Islands, Sulawesi

Selenocosmia crassipes, synonym Phlogius crassipes, also known as the "Queensland whistling tarantula", "barking spider" or "bird-eating tarantula" is

Plebs bradleyi, synonym Araneus bradleyi, is a spider in the orb-weaver family Araneidae. Known as the enamelled spider, it is a common Australian spider

Spermophora is a genus of cellar spiders that was first described by Nicholas Marcellus Hentz in 1841. As of December 2022[update] it contains 45 species

Phonognatha graeffei, referred to as the leaf curling spider, is a common Australian spider found in woodlands and urban areas in the northeastern, eastern

Thwaitesia is a genus of comb-footed spiders that was first described by Octavius Pickard-Cambridge in 1881. T. affinis females are 4.6 millimetres (0

Psechrus is a genus of cribellate araneomorph spiders in the family Psechridae, and was first described by Tamerlan Thorell in 1878. As of June 2019[update]

Jotus is a spider genus of the family Salticidae (jumping spiders), native to Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia. There are thought to be many as yet

Tara is a genus of Australian jumping spiders that was first described by George and Elizabeth Peckham in 1886. As of August 2019[update] it contains only

Runcinia is a genus of crab spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1875. The former R. elongata is a synonym of Thomisus elongatus.

Thelacantha (Asian spinybacked orbweaver) is a genus of orb-weaver spiders containing the single species, Thelacantha brevispina. It was first described

New Holland (2008). ISBN 978-1-876334-49-9. Hawkeswood, Trevor J. Spiders of Australia. Pensoft Publishers (Dec 2003). ISBN 954-642-192-8. In Kurrajong

Uliodon is a genus of spiders endemic to New Zealand and possibly Australia. They are commonly referred to as vagrant spiders. Vagrant spiders vary in

Jamara is a genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Toxopidae, containing the single species, Jamara pisinna. It was first described by V

practical guide to creek restoration (2011) and A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia for CSIRO Publishing 2017. Robert Whyte was born in Melbourne in

Teyl is a genus of spiders in the family Anamidae. It is endemic to Australia. It is one of the genera that was placed in the former tribe Teylini (now

Simaetha is a genus of Australasian jumping spiders that was first described by Tamerlan Thorell in 1881. They resemble members of Simaethula and Stertinius

Janusia is a monotypic genus of Australian wandering spiders containing the single species, Janusia muiri. It was first described by Michael R. Gray in

Namea is a genus of spiders in the family Anamidae. It is endemic to Australia. It was first described in 1984 by Australian arachnologist Robert Raven

Zephyrarchaea is a genus of Australian assassin spiders first described by Michael Gordon Rix & Mark Harvey in 2012 for nine new species and two that were

Rhondes is a genus of New Caledonian jumping spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1901. It was briefly considered a synonym of Hasarius

Tauala is a genus of jumping spiders that was first described by F. R. Wanless in 1988. The name "Tauala" is an arbitrary combination of letters. As of

Maratus volans is a species in the jumping spider family (Salticidae), belonging to the genus Maratus (peacock spiders). These spiders are native to certain

Moggridgea is a genus of spiders in the tree dwelling family, Migidae. The genus was first described by Octavius Pickard-Cambridge in 1875, who named the

Tharrhalea evanida, synonym Diaea evanida, also called the pink flower spider, is a species of spider in the family Thomisidae. It is found in Australia

Idiosoma manstridgei is a species of spider in the family Idiopidae, found in Australia. Idiosoma manstridgei was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock

Hadrotarsus is a genus of spiders in the family Theridiidae (comb-footed spiders) that was first described by Tamerlan Thorell in 1881. As of May 2020[update]

Holconia immanis, commonly known as the Sydney huntsman spider and giant banded huntsman,[citation needed] is a species of huntsman spider found in eastern

Tama novaehollandiae or Tamopsis novaehollandiae are names used for an Australian spider species. However, the original type specimen has been lost, and

Troglodiplura is a genus of Australian Anamidae spiders. Formerly monotypic, in 2020, four new species were added to the genus. The genus and type species

Midgee is a genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Toxopidae, first described by V. T. Davies in 1995. As of April 2019[update] it contains

Swolnpes is a genus of spiders in the family Anamidae. It was first described in 2009 by Barbara York Main and Volker Framenau. It is endemic to Australia

Heteromigas is a genus of spiders in the family Migidae. It was first described in 1902 by Henry Roughton Hogg. As of 2016[update], it contains two Australian

Nilus is a genus of nursery web spiders that was first described by Octavius Pickard-Cambridge in 1876. As of June 2019[update] it contains eighteen species

Idiosoma nigrum, also called black rugose trapdoor spider, occurs only in south-western Western Australia, in dry woodlands east of the Darling Scarp and

Helpis is a genus of the spider family Salticidae (jumping spiders). As of May 2017, the World Spider Catalog lists the following species in the genus:

Frewena is a monotypic genus of jumping spiders containing the single species, Frewena maculata. It was first described by B. J. Richardson in 2013, and

Holarchaea is a genus of South Pacific araneomorph spiders in the family Anapidae, and was first described by Raymond Robert Forster in 1955. As of May 2019[update]

Midgee is a genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Toxopidae, first described by V. T. Davies in 1995. As of April 2019[update] it contains

Namandia is a monotypic genus of Australian intertidal spiders containing the single species, Namandia periscelis. It was first described by Pekka T. Lehtinen

Xamiatus is a genus of spiders in the family Microstigmatidae. It is endemic to Australia and was first described in 1981 by Robert Raven. As of 2017[update]

Isala punctata is a species of South Pacific crab spiders. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Isala. It was first described by Ludwig Carl Christian

Pholcitrichocyclus is a genus of Australian cellar spiders that was first described by Ceccolini & Cianferoni, in 2022. As of March 2022[update] it contains

The genus Oxytate, commonly known as grass crab spiders, comprises a homogenous group of nocturnal crab spiders (family Thomisidae). The complete mitochondrial

The genus Selenotypus includes one of the largest of Australia's theraphosids. At present, the only recognised species within this genus is Selenotypus

Pseudosynagelides is a spider genus of the jumping spider family, Salticidae. The genera Agorius and Synagelides (and perhaps Pseudosynagelides) are separated

Witte. 55: 519–1040. Whyte, Robert; Anderson, Greg (2017). A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia. Csiro Publishing. p. 154. ISBN 9780643107090. v t e

Kwonkan is a genus of Australian mygalomorph spiders first described by Barbara York Main in 1983. It was originally assigned to Dipluridae, but was later

Nicodamus is a genus of small spiders known from Australia. They are often referred to as the red and black spiders. As of 2017 its two species include

Prostheclina is a genus of Australian jumping spiders that was first described by Eugen von Keyserling in 1882. Until 2007, only one species from this

Tjurunga is a monotypic genus of Tasmanian sheetweb spiders containing the single species, Tjurunga paroculus. The female of the species was first described

Odomasta is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1909 by Simon. As of 2017[update], it contains only one species, Odomasta

Yamangalea is a genus of South Pacific jumping spiders that was first described by Wayne Paul Maddison in 2009. As of September 2019[update] it contains

Euryattus is a genus of spiders in the family Salticidae (jumping spiders). Like Holcolaetis and Thiania bhamoensis, these spiders build a flat, densely

Grayenulla is a genus of Australian jumping spiders that was first described by Marek Michał Żabka in 1992. The generic name honours Michael R. Gray. As

Zygometis is a genus of spider in the family Thomisidae described by Simon in 1901, containing the sole species Zygometis xanthogaster, or the milky flower

Pandercetes is a genus of huntsman spiders that was first described by Ludwig Carl Christian Koch in his 1875 treatise on Australian spiders. They are

Pediana is a genus of huntsman spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1880. As of September 2022[update] it contains nine species, found

Miturga is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1870 by Thorell. As of 2024[update], it contains 15 species, all from

Mituliodon is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 2003 by Raven & Stumkat. As of 2017[update], it contains only one

Neosparassus is a genus of huntsman spiders first described by Henry Roughton Hogg in 1903. Members of this genus most closely resemble those of Heteropoda

Magnopholcomma is a monotypic genus of comb-footed spiders containing the single species, Magnopholcomma globulus. It was first described by J. Wunderlich

Xyphinus is a genus of goblin spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1893. As of June 2019[update] it contains twenty species, found

Syrorisa is a monotypic genus of South Pacific intertidal spiders containing the single species, Syrorisa misella. It was first described by Eugène Simon

Lampona is a genus of South Pacific spiders in the family Lamponidae that was first described by Tamerlan Thorell in 1869. At least two species have a

Zebraplatys is a genus of jumping spiders that was first described by Marek Michał Żabka in 1992. As of September 2019[update] it contains five species

Fecenia is a genus of cribellate araneomorph spiders in the family Psechridae, and was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1887. As of June 2019[update]

Wugigarra is a genus of Australian cellar spiders that was first described by B. A. Huber in 2001. As of June 2019[update] it contains twenty-two species

Jacksonoides is a spider genus of the jumping spider family, Salticidae. As of June 2017, the World Spider Catalog lists the following species in the genus:

Simaethula is a genus of Australian jumping spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1902. The name is an alteration of Simaetha, a related

Hadronyche macquariensis, the Port Macquarie funnel-web spider, is a venomous mygalomorph spider, one of a number of species of Australian funnel-web spiders]

Euryattus is a genus of spiders in the family Salticidae (jumping spiders). Like Holcolaetis and Thiania bhamoensis, these spiders build a flat, densely

Tjurunga is a monotypic genus of Tasmanian sheetweb spiders containing the single species, Tjurunga paroculus. The female of the species was first described

Steatoda capensis is a spider originating from South Africa. Its common names include the black cobweb spider, brown house spider, cupboard spider and

Synothele is a genus of Australian brushed trapdoor spiders first described by Eugène Simon in 1908. The number of species in the genera was greatly expanded

Haplinis is a genus of South Pacific dwarf spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1894. As of May 2019[update] it contains thirty-nine

Platylampona is a monotypic genus of Australian white tailed spiders containing the single species, Platylampona mazeppa. It was first described by Norman

Sigytes is a genus of jumping spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1902. As of August 2019[update] it contains only three species

Pediana is a genus of huntsman spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1880. As of September 2022[update] it contains nine species, found

Wugigarra is a genus of Australian cellar spiders that was first described by B. A. Huber in 2001. As of June 2019[update] it contains twenty-two species

Monaeses is a genus of crab spiders in the family Thomisidae, containing twenty seven species. Monaeses aciculus (Simon, 1903) — Nepal to Japan, Philippines

Neosparassus is a genus of huntsman spiders first described by Henry Roughton Hogg in 1903. Members of this genus most closely resemble those of Heteropoda

Pandercetes is a genus of huntsman spiders that was first described by Ludwig Carl Christian Koch in his 1875 treatise on Australian spiders. They are

Simaethula is a genus of Australian jumping spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1902. The name is an alteration of Simaetha, a related

Purumitra is a genus of spiders in the family Uloboridae. It was first described in 1967 by Lehtinen. As of 2017[update], it contains 2 species. "Uloboridae"

Magnopholcomma is a monotypic genus of comb-footed spiders containing the single species, Magnopholcomma globulus. It was first described by J. Wunderlich

Judalana is a genus of jumping spiders. It is an ant mimic found only in Queensland. Its only species is Judalana lutea. "Judalana Rix, 1999". World Spider

Paraembolides is a genus of Australian funnel-web spiders that was first described by Robert John Raven in 1980. As of May 2019[update] it contains eight

Peeto is a monotypic genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Trachycosmidae containing the single species, Peeto rodmani. It was first described

Sidymella is a genus of spider in the family Thomisidae, found in South America, Australia and New Zealand. It was originally named Sidyma, but this was

Kolora is a genus of spiders in the family Corinnidae. It was first described in 2015 by Raven. As of 2016[update] it contains 4 species, all found in

Tylorida is a genus of long-jawed orb-weavers that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1894. As of November 2019[update] it contains eight species

Lampona is a genus of South Pacific spiders in the family Lamponidae that was first described by Tamerlan Thorell in 1869. At least two species have a

Xyphinus is a genus of goblin spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1893. As of June 2019[update] it contains twenty species, found

Syrorisa is a monotypic genus of South Pacific intertidal spiders containing the single species, Syrorisa misella. It was first described by Eugène Simon

Plesiothele is a monotypic genus of Australian funnel-web spiders containing the single species, Plesiothele fentoni, also known as Lake Fenton trapdoor

Nuliodon is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 2009 by Raven. As of 2017[update], it contains only one species, Nuliodon

Megateg is a genus of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It was first described in 2005 by Raven & Stumkat. As of 2017[update], it contains 8 species, all

Fecenia is a genus of cribellate araneomorph spiders in the family Psechridae, and was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1887. As of June 2019[update]

Magua is a genus of Australian intertidal spiders containing the single species, Magua wiangaree. It was first described by V. T. Davies in 1998, and has

Ixamatus is a genus of mygalomorph spiders in the family Microstigmatidae. It is endemic to Australia and was first described in 1887 by French arachnologist

Spinanapis is a genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Anapidae, first described by Norman I. Platnick & Raymond Robert Forster in 1989

Pitonga is a monotypic genus of intertidal spiders containing the single species, Pitonga woolowa. It was first described by V. T. Davies in 1984, and

Lamponicta is a monotypic genus of Australian white tailed spiders containing the single species, Lamponicta cobon. It was first described by Norman I

Montebello is a monotypic genus of Australian ground spiders containing the single species, Montebello tenuis. It was first described by Henry Roughton

Progradungula carraiensis, or the Carrai cave spider, is a cribellate spider found only in the moist forests and limestone caves of the Carrai Plateau

Jacksonoides is a spider genus of the jumping spider family, Salticidae. As of June 2017, the World Spider Catalog lists the following species in the genus:

Kolora is a genus of spiders in the family Corinnidae. It was first described in 2015 by Raven. As of 2016[update] it contains 4 species, all found in

Rebilus is a genus of spiders in the family Trachycosmidae. It was first described in 1880 by Simon. As of 2017[update], it contains 17 Australian species

Tylorida is a genus of long-jawed orb-weavers that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1894. As of November 2019[update] it contains eight species

Prethopalpus attenboroughi, or Attenborough's goblin spider, is a tiny spider named after Sir David Attenborough, that is found only on Horn Island off

Yardiella is a monotypic genus of Australian crevice weavers containing the single species, Yardiella humphreysi. It was first described by Michael R.

Tartarus mullamullangensis, informally known as the Mullamullang cave spider, is a palm-sized, long-legged cave spider from Western Australia. Completely

Leptopicia is a genus of spiders in the family Corinnidae. It was first described in 2015 by Raven. As of 2017[update], it contains only one species, Leptopicia

Rhombonotus is a monotypic genus of jumping spiders containing the single species, Rhombonotus gracilis. It was first described by Ludwig Carl Christian

Lamponata is a monotypic genus of Australian white tailed spiders containing the single species, Lamponata daviesae. It was first described by Norman I

Steatoda capensis is a spider originating from South Africa. Its common names include the black cobweb spider, brown house spider, cupboard spider and

Yoroa is a genus of South Pacific comb-footed spiders that was first described by L. Baert in 1984. As of June 2020[update] it contains two species, found

Thasyraea is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1878 by L. Koch. As of 2016[update], it contains 2 Australian species

Venatrix is a genus of wolf spiders first described by Carl Friedrich Roewer in 1960. As of 2017[update], it contains 27 species, all from Australia, with

Magua is a genus of Australian intertidal spiders containing the single species, Magua wiangaree. It was first described by V. T. Davies in 1998, and has

Ixamatus is a genus of mygalomorph spiders in the family Microstigmatidae. It is endemic to Australia and was first described in 1887 by French arachnologist

Neoaviola is a monotypic genus of Australian dwarf sheet spiders containing the single species, Neoaviola insolens. It was first described by Arthur Gardiner

Spinanapis is a genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Anapidae, first described by Norman I. Platnick & Raymond Robert Forster in 1989

Pitonga is a monotypic genus of intertidal spiders containing the single species, Pitonga woolowa. It was first described by V. T. Davies in 1984, and

Tekellatus is a monotypic genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Cyatholipidae containing the single species, Tekellatus lamingtoniensis

Poecilipta is a genus of South Pacific corinnid sac spiders first described by Eugène Simon in 1897. As of April 2019[update] it contains twenty-seven

Ordgarius magnificus, the magnificent spider, is a bolas spider in the family Araneidae. It is endemic to forests along the Australian east coast. Females

Irileka is a monotypic genus of Western Australian huntsman spiders containing the single species, Irileka iridescens. It was first described by D. B.

Psenuc is a genus of spiders in the family Salticidae. It was first described in 2016 by Prószyński. As of 2017[update], it contains 11 species. The genus

Symphanodes is a monotypic genus of Australian ground spiders containing the single species, Symphanodes dianiphus. It was first described by William Joseph

Jalkaraburra is a genus of Australian intertidal spiders containing the single species, Jalkaraburra alta. It was first described by V. T. Davies in 1998

Tasmanicosa is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1959 by Roewer. As of 2017[update], it contains 14 species, all from

Manjala is a genus of Australian intertidal spiders first described by V. T. Davies in 1990. As of April 2019[update] it contains only three species. "Gen

Saccodomus is a genus of spiders in the family Thomisidae. It was first described in 1900 by Rainbow. As of 2017[update], it contains only one species

Teemenaarus is a monotypic genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Cyatholipidae containing the single species, Teemenaarus silvestris. It

Patelliella is a genus of spiders in the family Anapidae. It was first described in 2010 by Rix & Harvey. As of 2017[update], it contains only one species

Micropoltys is a genus of South Pacific orb-weaver spiders first described by Władysław Kulczyński in 1911. As of April 2019[update] it contains four species:

Questo is a monotypic genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Trachycosmidae containing the single species, Questo annuello, named after

Queenslanapis is a genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Anapidae, containing the single species, Queenslanapis lamington. It was first

Hadronyche formidabilis, the northern tree-dwelling funnel-web spider, is a medically significant mygalomorph spider found in Queensland and New South

Mesida is a genus of long-jawed orb-weavers that was first described by Władysław Kulczyński in 1911. As of October 2019[update] it contains thirteen species

Pteroneta is a genus of sac spiders first described by Christa L. Deeleman-Reinhold in 2001. As of April 2019[update] it contains eight species: Pteroneta

Hestimodema is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1909 by Simon. As of 2016[update], it contains 2 species from western

Forsterina is a genus of South Pacific intertidal spiders that was first described by Pekka T. Lehtinen in 1967. As of May 2019[update] it contains nine

Paraplectanoides is a genus of Australian orb-weaver spiders first described by Eugen von Keyserling in 1886. As of April 2019[update] it contains only

Forsterina is a genus of South Pacific intertidal spiders that was first described by Pekka T. Lehtinen in 1967. As of May 2019[update] it contains nine

Jalkaraburra is a genus of Australian intertidal spiders containing the single species, Jalkaraburra alta. It was first described by V. T. Davies in 1998

Mangromedes kochi, syn. Nilus kochi, is a species of spiders in the family Pisauridae. It is found in Queensland, Australia. "Taxon details Mangromedes

Lordhowea is a monotypic genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Cyatholipidae containing the single species, Lordhowea nesiota. It was first

Prethopalpus blosfeldsorum is a litter-dwelling goblin spider in the family Oonopidae. This species is endemic to the Kroombit Tops region in Queensland

Knoelle is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 2006 by Framenau. As of 2017[update], it contains only one species, Knoelle

Gmogala is a monotypic genus of South Pacific comb-footed spiders containing the single species, Gmogala scarabaeus. It was first described by Eugen von

Mopsolodes is a genus of South Pacific jumping spiders that was first described by Marek Michał Żabka in 1991. As of July 2019[update] it contains only

Grymeus is a tiny genus of goblin spiders that is found in Australia. They live in leaf litter and under tree bark. Harvey, M.S. (1987). Grymeus, a new

Venatrix is a genus of wolf spiders first described by Carl Friedrich Roewer in 1960. As of 2017[update], it contains 27 species, all from Australia, with

Forstera is a monotypic genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Cyatholipidae containing the single species, Forstera daviesae. It was first

Leptoctenus is a genus of wandering spiders first described by L. Koch in 1878. As of April 2019[update] it contains six species: Leptoctenus agalenoides

Nephila antipodiana, also known as the batik golden web spider, is a species of golden orb-web spider discovered in 1841 by Charles Athanase Walckenaer

Keilira is a genus of Australian huntsman spiders that was first described by D. B. Hirst in 1989. As of September 2019[update] it contains two species

Tartarus is a genus of spiders in the family Stiphidiidae. All four described species are found in cave systems of Western Australia. These are located

Nephila pilipes (northern golden orb weaver or giant golden orb weaver) is a species of golden orb-web spider. It resides all over countries in East and

Teyloides is a genus of spiders in the family Anamidae. It was first described in 1985 by Australian arachnologist Barbara York Main. As of 2017[update]

Opisthoncus is a genus of South Pacific jumping spiders that was first described by Ludwig Carl Christian Koch in 1880. There are still many Australian

Poecilipta is a genus of South Pacific corinnid sac spiders first described by Eugène Simon in 1897. As of April 2019[update] it contains twenty-seven

Progradungula is a genus of Australian large-clawed spiders that was first described by Raymond Robert Forster and Michael R. Gray in 1979. As of May 2024[update]

Illawarra is a monotypic genus of Australian funnel-web spiders containing the single species Illawarra wisharti. It was first described by Michael R.

Seqocrypta is a genus of Australian brushed trapdoor spiders first described by Robert Raven in 1994. As of April 2019[update] the genus contained four

Typostola is a genus of South Pacific huntsman spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1897. As of September 2019[update] it contains

Thasyraea is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 1878 by L. Koch. As of 2016[update], it contains 2 Australian species

Lamponusa is a monotypic genus of Australian white tailed spiders containing the single species, Lamponusa gleneagle. It was first described by Norman

Wandella is a genus of Australian crevice weavers that was first described by Michael R. Gray in 1994. As of March 2022[update] it contains 14 species:

Hemicloea is a genus of South Pacific flat spiders that was first described by Tamerlan Thorell in 1870. Originally placed with the ground spiders, it

Hedana is a genus of crab spiders that was first described by Ludwig Carl Christian Koch in 1874. As of September 2020[update] it contains ten widely distributed

Pseudohostus is a monotypic genus of South Australian lynx spiders containing the single species, Pseudohostus squamosus. It was first described by William

American Museum of Natural History. 201: 1–160. "Burrow-making spiders, ant-hunting spiders: Family Zodariidae". Spiders of Australia. Retrieved 2019-04-14.

Notasteron is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2005 by Baehr. As of 2017[update], it contains 2 Australian species

Synalus is a genus of Australian crab spiders first described by Eugène Simon in 1895. As of February 2019[update], it contains only two species from southern

Phenasteron is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2001 by Baehr & Jocqué. As of 2017[update], it contains 2 Australian

Leptasteron is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2001 by Baehr & Jocqué. As of 2017[update], it contains 2 Australian

Fissarena is a genus of spiders in the family Trachycosmidae. It was first described in 1995 by Henschel, Davies & Dickman. As of 2017[update], it contains

Hadronyche modesta, the Victorian funnel-web spider, is a species of spider found in Victoria, Australia. A member of the genus Hadronyche, the Victorian

Ozcopa is a genus of spiders in the family Corinnidae. It was first described in 2015 by Raven. As of 2017[update], it contains 6 species, all from Queensland

Nephila antipodiana, also known as the batik golden web spider, is a species of golden orb-web spider discovered in 1841 by Charles Athanase Walckenaer

Keilira is a genus of Australian huntsman spiders that was first described by D. B. Hirst in 1989. As of September 2019[update] it contains two species

Opisthoncus is a genus of South Pacific jumping spiders that was first described by Ludwig Carl Christian Koch in 1880. There are still many Australian

Notasteron is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2005 by Baehr. As of 2017[update], it contains 2 Australian species

Synalus is a genus of Australian crab spiders first described by Eugène Simon in 1895. As of February 2019[update], it contains only two species from southern

Keera is a genus of Australian intertidal spiders containing the single species, Keera longipalpis. It was first described by V. T. Davies in 1998, and

Phenasteron is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2001 by Baehr & Jocqué. As of 2017[update], it contains 2 Australian

Leptasteron is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2001 by Baehr & Jocqué. As of 2017[update], it contains 2 Australian

Fissarena is a genus of spiders in the family Trachycosmidae. It was first described in 1995 by Henschel, Davies & Dickman. As of 2017[update], it contains

Poecilopachys australasia, commonly known as the two-spined spider, is an Australian orb-weaving spider which has also been recorded in New Zealand since

Litodamus is a genus of spiders in the family Nicodamidae. It was first described in 1995 by Harvey. As of 2016[update], it contains 3 species all from

Janula is a genus of comb-footed spiders that was first described by Embrik Strand in 1932. It is a senior synonym of Monetoculus. As of September 2022[update]

Nicodamus peregrinus, known as the red and black spider, is a spider found in eastern and southern Australia. Unlike the redback spider (Latrodectus hasseltii)

Trachyspina is a genus of spiders in the family Trachycosmidae. It was first described in 2002 by Platnick. As of 2017[update], it contains 8 species,

Trachytrema is a genus of spiders in the family Trachycosmidae. It was first described in 1909 by Simon. As of 2017[update], it contains 2 Australian species

Mitzoruga is a genus of spiders in the family Miturgidae. It was first described in 2009 by Raven. As of 2016[update], it contains 3 species. "Miturgidae"

Tharpyna is a genus of spiders in the family Thomisidae. It was first described in 1874 by L. Koch. As of 2017[update], it contains 12 species from Australia

Procambridgea is a genus of South Pacific sheetweb spiders that was first described by Raymond Robert Forster & C. L. Wilton in 1973. As of September 2019[update]

Sudesna is a genus of cribellate araneomorph spiders in the family Dictynidae, and was first described by Pekka T. Lehtinen in 1967. As of May 2019[update]

Typostola is a genus of South Pacific huntsman spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1897. As of September 2019[update] it contains

Hickmanolobus is a genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Orsolobidae, and was first described by Raymond Robert Forster & Norman I. Platnick

Salpesia is a genus of jumping spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1901. As of August 2019[update] it contains five species, four

Hemicloea is a genus of South Pacific flat spiders that was first described by Tamerlan Thorell in 1870. Originally placed with the ground spiders, it

Laperousea is a genus of South Pacific dwarf spiders that was first described by R. de Dalmas in 1917. As of May 2019[update] it contains only two species

Hedana is a genus of crab spiders that was first described by Ludwig Carl Christian Koch in 1874. As of September 2020[update] it contains ten widely distributed

Oztira is a genus of Australian tangled nest spiders first described by G. A. Milledge in 2011. As of April 2019[update] it contains four species: Oztira

Olgania is a genus of spiders in the family Anapidae. It was first described in 1979 by Hickman. As of 2016[update], it contains 5 species, all found in

Maddisonia is a genus of spiders in the family Salticidae. It was first described in 2014 by Zabka. As of 2017[update], it contains 3 Australian species

Masasteron is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2004 by Baehr. As of 2017[update], it contains 21 Australian species

Muziris is a genus of jumping spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1901. The name is derived from Muziris, a lost city in India (presumed

Spinasteron is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2003 by Baehr. As of 2017[update], it contains 19 Australian species

24 November 2023. Whyte, R.; G. Anderson (2017). A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia. CSIRO Publishing. p. 75. ISBN 9780643107076. Chuang, C.-Y.; E.-C

Longrita is a genus of spiders in the family Trachycosmidae. It was first described in 2002 by Platnick. As of 2017[update], it contains 10 Australian

Tetralycosa is a genus of Australian spiders in the family Lycosidae first described by Roewer in 1960, later revised by Framenau & Hudson to include thirteen

Penaoola is a genus of Australian intertidal spiders first described by V. T. Davies in 1998. As of April 2019[update] it contains only two species. "Gen

Salsa is an Australasian genus of orb-weaver spiders. Spiders of this genus have total length 3.2-6.1 mm (males) or 6.5–10.5 mm (females). The carapace

Nostera is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 1991 by Jocqué. As of 2017[update], it contains 4 Australian species

Tinytrema is a genus of spiders in the family Trachycosmidae. It was first described in 2002 by Platnick. As of 2017[update], it contains 5 Australian

Hemicloea is a genus of South Pacific flat spiders that was first described by Tamerlan Thorell in 1870. Originally placed with the ground spiders, it

Teeatta is a genus of Australian tangled nest spiders first described by V. T. Davies in 2005. As of April 2019[update] it contains only three species

Macrogradungula is a monotypic genus of Australian large-clawed spiders containing the single species, Macrogradungula moonya. It was first described by

Ozcopa is a genus of spiders in the family Corinnidae. It was first described in 2015 by Raven. As of 2017[update], it contains 6 species, all from Queensland

Hedana is a genus of crab spiders that was first described by Ludwig Carl Christian Koch in 1874. As of September 2020[update] it contains ten widely distributed

Longepi is a genus of Australian white tailed spiders that was first described by Norman I. Platnick in 2000. As of May 2019[update] it contains eight

Minasteron is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2000 by Baehr & Jocqué. As of 2017[update], it contains 3 Australian

Queenvic is a genus of Australian white tailed spiders that was first described by Norman I. Platnick in 2000. As of May 2019[update] it contains four

Plebs is a genus of orb-weaver spiders first described by M. M. Joseph & V. W. Framenau in 2012. Though many of its species have been moved around, a 2012

Gigiella is a genus of spiders in the family Anapidae. It was first described in 2010 by Rix & Harvey. As of 2016[update], it contains 2 species. "Anapidae"

Quemusia is a genus of Australian intertidal spiders first described by V. T. Davies in 1998. As of April 2019[update] it contains four species: Quemusia

Krukt is a genus of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It was first described in 2005 by Raven & Stumkat. As of 2017[update], it contains 5 species, all

Hetaerica is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 1916 by Rainbow. As of 2017[update], it contains 2 Australian species

Oncodamus is a genus of spiders in the family Nicodamidae. It was first described in 1995 by Harvey. As of 2016[update], it contains 2 Australian species

Normplatnicka is a genus of spiders in the family Anapidae. It was first described in 2010 by Rix & Harvey. As of 2016[update], it contains 3 species from

Venonia is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 1894 by Thorell. As of 2017[update], it contains 16 species. Venonia comprises

Medmassa is a genus of corinnid sac spiders first described by Eugène Simon in 1887 under the name "Megaera", later renamed because "Megaera" was already

Hemicloeina is a genus of spiders in the family Trachycosmidae. It was first described in 1893 by Simon. As of 2017[update], it contains 9 species found

Pentasteron is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2001 by Baehr & Jocqué. As of 2017[update], it contains 8 Australian

Paratupua is a monotypic genus of araneomorph spiders in the family Physoglenidae found in Victoria, Australia. It contains the single species, Paratupua

Nicodamus peregrinus, known as the red and black spider, is a spider found in eastern and southern Australia. Unlike the redback spider (Latrodectus hasseltii)

Lamponova is a monotypic genus of South Pacific white tailed spiders containing the single species, Lamponova wau. It was first described by Norman I.

Lamponina is a genus of Australian white tailed spiders that was first described by Embrik Strand in 1913. As of May 2019[update] it contains six species:

Tamopsis brisbanensis is a species of spider in the family Hersiliidae, found in Australia (Queensland, New South Wales). It is sometimes called the Brisbane

Leichhardteus is a genus of Australian corinnid sac spiders first described by B. C. Baehr & Robert Raven in 2013. As of April 2019[update] it contains

Porropis is a genus of spiders in the family Thomisidae. It was first described in 1876 by L. Koch. As of 2017[update], it contains 6 species. Porropis

Inola is a genus of Australian nursery web spiders that was first described by V. T. Davies in 1982. As of June 2019[update] it contains four species,

Poecilothomisus is a genus of spiders in the family Thomisidae. It was first described in 1895 by Simon. As of 2017[update], it contains only one species

Masasteron is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2004 by Baehr. As of 2017[update], it contains 21 Australian species

Micromerys is a genus of South Pacific cellar spiders that was first described by H. B. Bradley in 1877. As of June 2019[update] it contains nine species

Rayforstia is a genus of spiders in the family Anapidae. It was first described in 2010 by Rix & Harvey. As of 2017[update], it contains 12 species. Rayforstia

Missulena insignis, commonly known as the lesser red-headed mouse spider, is a species of spider belonging to the family Actinopodidae native to Australia

Microsynotaxus is a genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Physoglenidae that was first described by J. Wunderlich in 2008. As of September 2019[update]

Poecilothomisus is a genus of spiders in the family Thomisidae. It was first described in 1895 by Simon. As of 2017[update], it contains only one species

Micromerys is a genus of South Pacific cellar spiders that was first described by H. B. Bradley in 1877. As of June 2019[update] it contains nine species

Hypodrassodes is a genus of South Pacific ground spiders that was first described by R. de Dalmas in 1919. As of May 2019[update] it contains eleven species:

Tanganoides is a genus of Australian intertidal spiders first described by V. T. Davies in 2005. As of April 2019[update] it contains six species: Tanganoides

Tapetosa is a genus of spiders in the family Lycosidae. It was first described in 2009 by Framenau et al.. As of 2017[update], it contains only one species

Pseudolampona is a genus of Australian white tailed spiders that was first described by Norman I. Platnick in 2000. As of May 2019[update] it contains

Wabarra is a genus of Australian tangled nest spiders in Queensland first described by V. T. Davies in 1996. As of April 2019[update] it contains only

Taurongia is a genus of Australian intertidal spiders that was first described by Henry Roughton Hogg in 1901. As of May 2019[update] it consists of only

Homoeothele is a monotypic genus of Australian ground spiders containing the single species, Homoeothele micans. It was first described by Eugène Simon

Notsodipus is a genus of Australian white tailed spiders that was first described by Norman I. Platnick in 2000. As of May 2019[update] it contains eighteen

Tasmabrochus is a genus of Australian tangled nest spiders first described by V. T. Davies in 2002. As of April 2019[update] it contains only three species

Graycassis is a genus of Australian white tailed spiders that was first described by Norman I. Platnick in 2000. As of May 2019[update] it contains ten

Toxops is a monotypic genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Toxopidae containing the single species, Toxops montanus. It was first described

Tropasteron is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2003 by Baehr. As of 2017[update], it contains 22 species, all found

Risdonius is a genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Anapidae, first described by V. V. Hickman in 1939.As of April 2019[update] it contains

Tungari is a genus of brushed trapdoor spiders first described by Robert Raven in 1994. It is endemic to Australia. The name comes from an Aboriginal term

Paralampona is a genus of Australian white tailed spiders that was first described by Norman I. Platnick in 2000. As of May 2019[update] it contains eight

Loxoporetes is a genus of spiders in the family Thomisidae. It was first described in 1911 by Kulczyński. As of 2017[update], it contains 2 species from

Teranodes is a genus of Australian funnel-web spiders that was first described by Robert John Raven in 1985. As of May 2019[update] it contains only two

Platorish is a genus of spiders in the family Trachycosmidae. It was first described in 2002 by Platnick. As of 2017[update], it contains 5 Australian

Micropholcomma is a genus of spiders in the family Anapidae. It was first described in 1927 by Crosby & Bishop. As of 2017[update], it contains 8 Australian

Huntia is a genus of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It was first described in 2001 by Michael R. Gray & Judith A. Thompson. As of 2017[update], it contains

Lamponova is a monotypic genus of South Pacific white tailed spiders containing the single species, Lamponova wau. It was first described by Norman I.

Maratus spicatus is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. It was described in 2012 and is

Lamponina is a genus of Australian white tailed spiders that was first described by Embrik Strand in 1913. As of May 2019[update] it contains six species:

Tamopsis brisbanensis is a species of spider in the family Hersiliidae, found in Australia (Queensland, New South Wales). It is sometimes called the Brisbane

Leichhardteus is a genus of Australian corinnid sac spiders first described by B. C. Baehr & Robert Raven in 2013. As of April 2019[update] it contains

Porropis is a genus of spiders in the family Thomisidae. It was first described in 1876 by L. Koch. As of 2017[update], it contains 6 species. Porropis

Novaranea is a genus of South Pacific orb-weaver spiders first described by D. J. Court and Raymond Robert Forster in 1988. As of April 2019[update], it

Pillara is a genus of New South Welsh sheetweb spiders that was first described by M. R. Gray & H. M. Smith in 2004. As of September 2019[update] it contains

Kababina is a genus of Australian sheetweb spiders that was first described by V. T. Davies in 1995. As of September 2019[update] it contains nine species

Hickmanapis is a genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Anapidae, first described by Norman I. Platnick & Raymond Robert Forster in 1989

Holasteron is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2004 by Baehr. As of 2017[update], it contains 16 species, all from

Telaprocera is a genus of Australian orb-weaver spiders first described by A. M. T. Harmer & V. W. Framenau in 2008. As of April 2019[update] it contains

Zophorame is a genus of brushed trapdoor spiders first described by Robert Raven in 1990. It is endemic to Australia. As of April 2019[update] the genus

Pseudasteron is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2001 by Jocqué & Baehr. As of 2017[update], it contains only one

Wabua is a genus of Australian sheetweb spiders that was first described by V. T. Davies & C. L. Lambkin in 2000. As of September 2019[update] it contains

Trachycosmus is a genus of spiders in the family Trachycosmidae. It was first described in 1893 by Simon. As of 2017[update], it contains 4 Australian

Karriella is a genus of Western Australian sheetweb spiders that was first described by M. R. Gray & H. M. Smith in 2008. As of September 2019[update]

Malarina is a genus of Australian sheetweb spiders that was first described by V. T. Davies & C. L. Lambkin in 2000. As of September 2019[update] it contains

Palaeohyphantes is a monotypic genus of Australian dwarf spiders containing the single species, Palaeohyphantes simplicipalpis. It was first described

Lamponella is a genus of Australian white tailed spiders that was first described by Norman I. Platnick in 2000. As of May 2019[update] it contains ten

Prionosternum is a genus of Australian white tailed spiders that was first described by R. A. Dunn in 1951. As of May 2019[update] it contains only three

Homoeothele is a monotypic genus of Australian ground spiders containing the single species, Homoeothele micans. It was first described by Eugène Simon

Notsodipus is a genus of Australian white tailed spiders that was first described by Norman I. Platnick in 2000. As of May 2019[update] it contains eighteen

Novaranea is a genus of South Pacific orb-weaver spiders first described by D. J. Court and Raymond Robert Forster in 1988. As of April 2019[update], it

Telaprocera is a genus of Australian orb-weaver spiders first described by A. M. T. Harmer & V. W. Framenau in 2008. As of April 2019[update] it contains

Frigga is a genus of jumping spiders that was first described by Carl Ludwig Koch in 1850. The name is derived from Frigga, a Norse goddess. As of June 2019[update]

Tasmanapis is a genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Anapidae, containing the single species, Tasmanapis strahan. It was first described

Lathyarcha is a genus of Australian intertidal spiders that was first described by Eugène Simon in 1908. As of May 2019[update] it contains only three

Maratus spicatus is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. It was described in 2012 and is

Therlinya is a genus of Australian sheetweb spiders that was first described by M. R. Gray & H. M. Smith in 2002. As of September 2019[update] it contains

Nosterella is a genus of spiders in the family Zodariidae. It was first described in 2017 by Baehr & Jocqué. As of 2017[update], it contains 6 Australian

Tamopsis is a genus of tree trunk spiders that was first described by B. Baehr & M. Baehr in 1987. Like other members of the family, they may be called

Habronestes bradleyi is a spider species of the family Zodariidae. Like most Zodariidae, H. bradleyi is an ant-eating spider. It detects the alarm pheromone

Lamponega is a genus of Australian white tailed spiders that was first described by Norman I. Platnick in 2000. As of May 2019[update] it contains only

Octanapis is a genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Anapidae, first described by Norman I. Platnick & Raymond Robert Forster in 1989.

Sondra is a genus of Australian jumping spiders that was first described by F. R. Wanless in 1988. As of August 2019[update] it contains fifteen species

Mandjelia is a genus of South Pacific brushed trapdoor spiders first described by Robert Raven in 1994. As of April 2019[update] the genus contained twenty-three

Perissopmeros is a genus of spiders in the family Malkaridae. It was first described in 1932 by Butler. As of 2017[update], it contains 7 species, all

Ozarchaea is a genus of South Pacific shield spiders that was first described by Michael Gordon Rix in 2006. As of June 2019[update] it contains sixteen

Phryganoporus is a genus of Australian intertidal spiders that was first described by Eugène Simon in 1908. Its five species only occur in Australia and

Parahelpis is a genus of Australian jumping spiders that was first described by Joanna Gardzińska & Marek Michał Żabka in 2010. As of August 2019[update]

2017-03-22. Whyte, Robert; Anderson, Greg (1 June 2017). A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia. Csiro Publishing. p. 463. ISBN 978-0-643-10709-0. Retrieved 16 January

Toxopsoides is a genus of South Pacific araneomorph spiders in the family Toxopidae, and was first described by Raymond Robert Forster & C. L. Wilton in

Ommatauxesis is a monotypic genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Toxopidae containing the single species, Ommatauxesis macrops. It was

Tasmanoonops is a genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Orsolobidae, and was first described by V. V. Hickman in 1930. As of June 2019[update]

Huntia is a genus of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It was first described in 2001 by Michael R. Gray & Judith A. Thompson. As of 2017[update], it contains

Nomindra is a genus of Australian ground spiders that was first described by Norman I. Platnick & Barbara Baehr in 2006. Originally placed with the long-spinneret

Zephyrarchaea mainae is a species of spider, informally known as Main's assassin spider, Albany assassin spider, and the Western archaeid spider. The first

Kilyana is a genus of spiders in the family Zoropsidae. It was first described in 2005 by Raven & Stumkat. As of 2017[update], it contains 10 species,

Flavarchaea is a genus of South Pacific shield spiders that was first described by Michael Gordon Rix in 2006. As of June 2019[update] it contains eight

Wesmaldra is a genus of Australian ground spiders that was first described by Norman I. Platnick & Barbara Baehr in 2006. Originally placed with the long-spinneret

Perissopmeros is a genus of spiders in the family Malkaridae. It was first described in 1932 by Butler. As of 2017[update], it contains 7 species, all

Tasmanoonops is a genus of Australian araneomorph spiders in the family Orsolobidae, and was first described by V. V. Hickman in 1930. As of June 2019[update]

Missulena occatoria, known as the red-headed mouse spider, is a species of spider found in Australia, from open forest to desert shrubland. It is the most

Prethopalpus maini is a subterranean goblin spider in the family Oonopidae. This species is endemic to Western Australia. It occurs in caves and vuggy

Myandra is a genus of South Pacific ground spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1887. As of June 2019[update] it contains four species

Zephyrarchaea mainae is a species of spider, informally known as Main's assassin spider, Albany assassin spider, and the Western archaeid spider. The first

Runcinia acuminata is a species of crab spiders. Females reach a body length of about 10 mm, males less than 6 mm. They are often found in seeding heads

Prethopalpus marionae is a litter-dwelling goblin spider in the family Oonopidae. This species in north-eastern Queensland and south-eastern Papua New

Wesmaldra is a genus of Australian ground spiders that was first described by Norman I. Platnick & Barbara Baehr in 2006. Originally placed with the long-spinneret

Maratus anomalus or the unusual peacock spider, is a species of peacock spider in the family Salticidae. M. anomalus was described by Karsch in 1878 in

Westrarchaea is a genus of Western Australian shield spiders that was first described by Michael Gordon Rix in 2006. As of June 2019[update] it contains

Habronestes is an ant-eating spider genus that occurs only in Australia. Spiders in this genus are 2.5 to 10.5 mm long, with an orange or sepia brown body

The spider species Plebs eburnus is commonly referred to as the eastern grass orb-weaver or the eastern bush orb-weaver, and sometimes more simply as the

Tetragnatha tenera, is a species of spider of the genus Tetragnatha. It is found in India, Sri Lanka and Queensland. List of Tetragnathidae species "Tetragnatha

Nanarchaea is a genus of Australian shield spiders that was first described by Michael Gordon Rix in 2006. As of June 2019[update] it contains only two

Storenosoma is a genus of Australian tangled nest spiders first described by Henry Roughton Hogg in 1900. As of April 2019[update] it contains thirteen

Nomindra is a genus of Australian ground spiders that was first described by Norman I. Platnick & Barbara Baehr in 2006. Originally placed with the long-spinneret

Selenocosmia stirlingi is a species of tarantula (family Theraphosidae) that is native to the arid regions of Australia. It is sometimes also referred

Tarlina is a genus of Australian large-clawed spiders that was first described by Raymond Robert Forster, Norman I. Platnick & Michael R. Gray in 1987

Ligonipes is a spider genus of the jumping spider family, Salticidae. Five of the six described species are found in the Australian region, the exception

Wydundra is a genus of ground spiders that was first described by Norman I. Platnick & Barbara Baehr in 2006. Originally placed with the long-spinneret

Missulena pruinosa, commonly known as the northern mouse spider, as others in its genus are also mouse spiders, is a species of spider belonging to the

Odo is a genus of spiders in the family Xenoctenidae, containing 25 species occurring in Central and South America, and Australia. As of January 2024[update]

Thwaitesia argentiopunctata known as the sequined spider, mirror spider, or twin-peaked Thwaitesia is a species of spider found in all the states of Australia

Karaops is a genus of Australian wall spiders that was first described by S. C. Crews & Mark Stephen Harvey in 2011. As of March 2023[update] it contains

Moggridgea rainbowi, also called the Australian trapdoor spider, is a small spider endemic to Kangaroo Island in South Australia. The spider was first

and resident in Tasmania, who became a leading authority on the spiders of Australia. The genus Hickmania and its formerly recognised family Hickmaniidae

Isopeda villosa is a species of huntsman spider native to New South Wales, Australia, and established in Auckland, New Zealand. It was first described

Myrmarachne luctuosa is a species of spider in the jumping spider family (Salticidae). It is endemic to Mainland Australia. "Taxon details Myrmarachne

Maratus nigromaculatus is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. Described in 1883 by Keyserling

Morebilus is a genus of spiders in the family Trachycosmidae found in southern and western Australia, first described by Norman I. Platnick in 2002. These

Royal Society of Victoria and acquired a specialist knowledge of the spiders of Australia and New Zealand. Hogg was given access to specimens of spiders collected

Stanwellia hoggi is a ground spider, found in New South Wales, Australia. "Taxon details Stanwellia hoggi (Rainbow, 1914)", World Spider Catalog, Natural

Missulena torbayensis is a species of spider belonging to the family Actinopodidae. The spider is endemic to southwest Western Australia. "Taxon details

Maratus vespertilio is a species of the genus Maratus (peacock spiders), an Australian member of the jumping spider family. Males expand their colourful