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Kōrero: Spiders and other arachnids

Tunnel-web spider

Tunnel-web spider

Tunnel-web spiders (Porrhothele antipodianna) are found throughout New Zealand, often under logs.They are related to tarantulas, and are a harmless close relative of the venomous Australian funnel-web spider.

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by Simon Pollard

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Simon Pollard, Spiders and other arachnids – Mygalomorphs – tarantula relatives, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/12712/tunnel-web-spider (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Simon Pollard, i tāngia i te 1 March 2009.

Comments

Jeff Andrews
29 September 2023
I'm with you Squashem. regards Squasher.
Squashem
16 March 2014
I hate spiders and if this is related to the funnel web then it must be big. I hope to god i never come across one. Ever!