These spiders are medium to large in size, ranging from 1 to 3 centimetres (0.39 to 1.18 in). They have a glossy
Though … See more

These spiders have a Gondwanan distribution, with one species found in Chile and the rest distributed throughout Australia. See more

These spiders live in trapdoor-covered burrows that can extend to nearly 30 centimetres (12 in) in depth. Females generally remain in their burrows, depending on the males to wander in search of … See more

Bites from these spiders are painful, but not generally dangerous. Serious envenomation is relatively rare, but bites documented in medical literature did not require antivenom treatment or involve serious symptoms. There is evi… See more

As of September 2024 it contains 26 species:
• M. bradleyi Rainbow, 1914 – Australia (NSW)
• M. davidi Greenberg, Huey, Framenau & Harms, 2021 – Australia (WA)… See more