Larvatus Twig Spider (Cyphalonotus larvatus)

Larvatus Twig Spider, a reference photo — Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Cyphalonotus larvatus is a species of spider in the family Araneidae. It is widespread throughout Africa and Zanzibar, and is commonly known as the larvatus twig spider.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Larvatus Twig Spider being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Poltys illepidus
Novakiella trituberculosa
Parawixia velutina
Kaira alba

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Family: Araneidae
Genus: Cyphalonotus
Species: Cyphalonotus larvatus

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