Karl Lagerfeld spider among new Australian species identified by arachnologists

Four of the five new species, which are only a few millimetres in diameter, are from Queensland and one is from NSW

A Queensland Museum arachnologist has helped identify five new species of tiny brushed jumping spiders the size of a grain of rice.

The group includes a spider named after Karl Lagerfeld. Arachnologist Danilo Harms, said the spider had a distinct look that was reminiscent of the late fashion designer.