Actinopodidae is a family of mygalomorph spiders found in Australia and South America. It includes mouse spiders, whose bites, though rare, are considered medically significant and potentially dangerous.
Missulena is a genus of mygalomorph spiders in the family Actinopodidae. It was first described by Charles Walckenaer in 1805, and it's a senior synonym of Eriodon. M. tussulena is found in Chile, but the rest are indigenous to Australia.
Missulena occatoria, known as the red-headed mouse spider, is a species of spider found in Southern Australia, from open forest to desert shrubland. It is the largest and most widely distributed Missulena species, because the spiderlings are wind-dispersed (ballooning). Normally this only occurs with araneomorph spiders, mygalomorph spiders normally disperse by walking. Missulena venom may be very toxic, but few cases of serious envenomation have been recorded. Most recorded bites only caused minor effects, with Australian funnel-web spider antivenom having proved effective as a treatment.
Missulena torbayensis is a species of spider belonging to the family Actinopodidae. The spider is endemic to southwest Western Australia.
Missulena insignis, commonly known as the lesser red-headed mouse spider, is a species of spider belonging to the family Actinopodidae native to Australia. The species name is derived from the Latin insignis "mark".
Missulena pruinosa, commonly known as the northern mouse spider, is a species of spider belonging to the family Actinopodidae, native to Australia.
Zephyrarchaea marae, the West Gippsland assassin spider, is a spider in the family Archaeidae. The species was first described by Michael G. Rix and Mark Harvey in 2012. It is endemic to Victoria in Australia.
Hyllus giganteus, commonly referred to as the giant jumping spider, is a jumping spider native from Sumatra to Australia. It is best known for being the largest jumping spider species known to science, ranging from 1.8–2.5 centimetres (0.71–0.98 in) in length. It is popular among spider hobbyists and breeders as the largest known jumping spider.
Missulena mainae is a species of mygalomorph spiders in the family Actinopodidae. It is found in Western Australia.
Missulena leniae is a species of mygalomorph spiders in the family Actinopodidae. It is found in Western Australia.
Missulena pinguipes is a species of mygalomorph spiders in the family Actinopodidae. It is found in Western Australia.
Missulena langlandsi is a species of mygalomorph spiders in the family Actinopodidae. It is found in Western Australia.
Missulena faulderi is a species of mygalomorph spiders in the family Actinopodidae. It is found in Western Australia.
Missulena hoggi is a species of mygalomorph spiders in the family Actinopodidae. It is found in Western Australia.
Missulena granulosa is a species of mygalomorph spiders in the family Actinopodidae. It is found in Western Australia.
Missulena harewoodi is a species of mygalomorph spiders in the family Actinopodidae. It is found in Western Australia.
Missulena tussulena is a species of mygalomorph spiders in the family Actinopodidae. It is found in Chile.
Missulena dipsaca is a species of mygalomorph spiders in the family Actinopodidae. It is found in Australia.
Missulena reflexa is a species of mygalomorph spiders in the family Actinopodidae. It is found in South Australia.
Missulena rutraspina is a species of mygalomorph spiders in the family Actinopodidae. It is found in Western Australia.
