Christensen said: There are several genera of funnel web spiders, but the most common ones in Australia are Atrax, Hadronyche, and Illawarra. They vary in size and color, usually black or brown ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

Where Are Funnel Web Spiders Commonly Found? Funnel web spiders are native to eastern Australia, with several species distributed across New South Wales, Victoria and parts of South Australia.

Auckland War Memorial Museum’s entomology curator, Dr. Leilani Walker, says she is backing the pūngāwerewere, the trapdoor ...

healthcare and 24-hour emergency services in Australia’s rural and remote communities. Spider bites, Dr Francis says, are common in the outback and often the type of the spider causing the bite ...