Tamopsis sp. (genus)

1 Two-tailed spider at Acton, ACT

Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2022
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2022
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2022
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2022
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2022
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Identification history

Tamopsis sp. (genus) 25 May 2022 michaelb
Tamopsis sp. (genus) 25 May 2022 TimL

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Sighted waiting in ambush during recent rain. There was no interaction between the spider and the many Springtails around it. Interesting how the markings of these spiders vary to suit the particular background.

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Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2019 by TimL
Megastigmus sp. (genus) (Parasitic wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by AlisonMilton
Dichocrocis clytusalis (Kurrajong Leaf-tier, Kurrajong Bag Moth) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2019 by RodDeb
Holoplatys planissima (Common ultraflat jumping spider, Grooved jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 4 Apr 2019 by TimL
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by TimL
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by TimL
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Apr 2019 by TimL
Torymidae (family) (Torymid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2019 by TimL
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 31 Mar 2019 by TimL
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Protyora sterculiae (Kurrajong star psyllid) at Acton, ACT - 27 Mar 2019 by TimL
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at Hackett, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by TimL
Megachile (Eutricharaea) macularis (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by TimL
Protyora sterculiae (Kurrajong star psyllid) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2019 by TimL
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 Mar 2019 by TimL
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2019 by TimL
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2019 by rawshorty
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Acton, ACT - 16 Mar 2019 by rawshorty
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by Alison Milton
Lipotriches (Austronomia) muscosa at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Myrmarachne sp. (genus) (Unidentified Ant-mimic jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2019 by TimL
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by TimL
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2019 by Christine
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Acton, ACT - 4 Mar 2019 by Christine
Thyreus nitidulus (Neon cuckoo bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by DPRees125
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 1 Mar 2019 by TimL
Megachile aurifrons (Golden-browed Resin Bee) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Acton, ACT - 28 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Stenarella victoriae (An ichneumon parasitic wasp) at Acton, ACT - 27 Feb 2019 by TimL
Pulvinaria sp. (genus) (Unidentified Pulvinaria scale insect) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by TimL
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2019 by TimL
Megachile aurifrons (Golden-browed Resin Bee) at Acton, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by HelenCross
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 25 Feb 2019 by HelenCross
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Hackett, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by TimL
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by TimL
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Balaana sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by HelenCross
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by HelenCross
Megachile aurifrons (Golden-browed Resin Bee) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2019 by HelenCross
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2019 by TimL
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2019 by TimL
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2019 by HelenCross
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2019 by AlisonMilton
Alticini (tribe) (Unidentified flea beetle) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2019 by Christine
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 17 Feb 2019 by Christine
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by TimL
Arkys alticephala (High-headed Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Hackett, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by TimL
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Pseudoanthidium (Immanthidium) repetitum (African carder bee, Megachild bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Megachile (Eutricharaea) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Leaf-cutter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Pseudoanthidium (Immanthidium) repetitum (African carder bee, Megachild bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Ctenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Skink) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Nacaduba biocellata (Two-spotted Line-Blue) at Acton, ACT - 15 Feb 2019 by RodDeb
Megachile (Eutricharaea) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Leaf-cutter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2019 by MichaelMulvaney
Bembecinus sp. (genus) (A sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2019 by DPRees125
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2019 by DPRees125
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2019 by JohnBundock
Scoliidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Hairy Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Feb 2019 by TimL
Pulvinaria sp. (genus) (Unidentified Pulvinaria scale insect) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by TimL
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by TimL
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2019 by DPRees125
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 11 Feb 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Diphucrania duodecimmaculata (12-spot jewel beetle) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Geron nigralis (Slender bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 28 Apr 2022 11:17 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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