Nilus curtus is a spider species in the family Pisauridae. The species is commonly known as the spotted Nilus fish-eating spider.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Bandyleg Fisheating 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
- Dolomedes mizhoanus
- Dolomedes raptor
- Dolomedes instabilis
- Dolomedes facetus
- Dolomedes dondalei
- Dolomedes plantarius
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Pisauridae
- Genus
- Nilus
- Species
- Nilus curtus
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