Phlogius sp. Sarina

Phlogius sp. "Sarina" during mating showing male engaging in palpal touching of female venter (Picture copyright 2009 C Senescall)

Phlogius sp. "Sarina" is closely related to P. crassipes and P. crassipes "Eunice" and is one of the giants of the Southern Phlogius group. A mature Sarina female has a dark colour with a beautiful sheen that I find very attractive. It is one of my favourite species and makes an impressive display in a properly set up enclosure. The Sarina inhabits coastal rainforest in the mid north coastal region of Queensland, Australia.