Is the common mesh-weaver poisonous?
Meshweavers do not usually bite people, and may only bite when they feel coerced. They have limited toxicity and are generally not considered dangerous organisms.

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Species of Dictyna
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods

Class
Arachnids

Order
Spiders

Family
Meshweavers

Genus
Dictyna

Species
Common mesh-weaver (Dictyna arundinacea)