Selenocosmia strenua

Selenocosmia strenua is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Theraphosidae family. It is found in Australia and New Guinea, and was described in 1881 by Swedish arachnologist Tamerlan Thorell.

Distribution and habitat

The type locality is Somerset, at the northern tip of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.

Behaviour

The spiders are terrestrial predators.