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Huntsman spiders (Sparassidae)
Sighting 3381693

Delena cancerides

Social huntsman spider at Carwoola, NSW

Delena cancerides at Carwoola, NSW - 23 Sep 2017
Delena cancerides at Carwoola, NSW - 23 Sep 2017
Delena cancerides at Carwoola, NSW - 23 Sep 2017
Delena cancerides at Carwoola, NSW - 23 Sep 2017
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Identification history

Delena cancerides 14 Oct 2017 MichaelBedingfield
Delena cancerides 14 Oct 2017 KimPullen
Sparassidae (family) 30 Sep 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 24 Sep 2017 roymcd

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Reasonably large, leg length rougly 5-7cm.

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KimPullen wrote:
   14 Oct 2017
Not easy with just the shed skin to go on, but it looks like Delena.

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Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Carwoola, NSW - 26 Oct 2024 by Csteele4

Grevillea sp.

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Dianella revoluta var. revoluta (Black-Anther Flax Lily) at Carwoola, NSW - 13 Oct 2024 by Csteele4

Dianella revoluta var. revoluta

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MYRMELEONTIDAE (Unidentified antlion lacewing) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

MYRMELEONTIDAE

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Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Milichiidae (family)

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Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Rhytidoponera sp. (genus)

Hejor1
Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Staphylinidae (family)

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Rhagadolyra magnicornis (Lauxaniid fly) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Rhagadolyra magnicornis

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Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Uraba lugens

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Monomorium sp. (genus) (A Monomorium ant) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Monomorium sp. (genus)

Hejor1
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Plebs bradleyi

Hejor1
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Brachyloma daphnoides

Hejor1
Clania (genus) (A case moth) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Clania (genus)

Hejor1
Cercopidae (family) (Unidentified spittlebug or froghopper) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Cercopidae (family)

Hejor1
Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Staphylinidae (family)

Hejor1
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Rhipidura albiscapa

Hejor1
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Hejor1
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Formicidae (family)

Hejor1
Daviesia genistifolia (Broom Bitter Pea) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Daviesia genistifolia

Hejor1
Eusemocosma pruinosa (Philobota Group Concealer Moth) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Eusemocosma pruinosa

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Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Formicidae (family)

Hejor1
Rubria sanguinosa (Shovel-headed leafhopper) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Rubria sanguinosa

Hejor1
Ichneumonoidea (Superfamily) (A species of parasitic wasp) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Ichneumonoidea (Superfamily)

Hejor1
Ochetellus sp. (Unidentified Ochetellus ant) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Ochetellus sp.

Hejor1
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1

Camponotus suffusus

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Grevillea lanigera (Woolly Grevillea) at Carwoola, NSW - 21 Jul 2024 by KL

Grevillea lanigera

KL
Doratifera oxleyi (Painted Cup Moth) at QPRC LGA - 20 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Doratifera oxleyi

Hejor1
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Psyllidae sp. (family)

Hejor1
Cetratus rubropunctatus (Long green crab spider) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Cetratus rubropunctatus

Hejor1
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Trombidiidae (family)

Hejor1
Rhyparida sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Rhyparida sp. (genus)

Hejor1
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Boreoides subulatus

Hejor1
Ecnolagria sp. (genus) (A brown darkling beetle) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Ecnolagria sp. (genus)

Hejor1
Jotus auripes (Jumping spider) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Jotus auripes

Hejor1
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Formicidae (family)

Hejor1
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Uraba lugens

Hejor1
Xyloryctidae (family) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Xyloryctidae (family)

Hejor1
Stereum sp. at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Stereum sp.

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Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Australomisidia sp. (genus)

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Cladia sp. (genus) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Cladia sp. (genus)

Hejor1
Clania lewinii (Lewin's case moth) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Clania lewinii

Hejor1
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth

Hejor1
Lepidoscia arctiella (Tower Case Moth) at Cuumbeun Nature Reserve - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Lepidoscia arctiella

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Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Chorista australis

Hejor1
Trichiocercus sparshalli (Sparshall's Moth) at QPRC LGA - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Trichiocercus sparshalli

Hejor1
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at QPRC LGA - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Anestia (genus)

Hejor1
Lepidoscia arctiella (Tower Case Moth) at Cuumbeun Nature Reserve - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Lepidoscia arctiella

Hejor1
Arasia mollicoma (Flat-white Jumping Spider) at QPRC LGA - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Arasia mollicoma

Hejor1
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at QPRC LGA - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Uraba lugens

Hejor1
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at QPRC LGA - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Trombidiidae (family)

Hejor1
Brachyscome rigidula (Hairy Cut-leaf Daisy) at QPRC LGA - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Brachyscome rigidula

Hejor1
Usnea sp. (genus) (Bearded lichen) at QPRC LGA - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1

Usnea sp. (genus)

Hejor1
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at QPRC LGA - 14 Feb 2024 by Csteele4

Austracantha minax

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Dillwynia sieberi (Sieber's Parrot Pea) at QPRC LGA - 14 Feb 2024 by Csteele4

Dillwynia sieberi

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Capusa sp.(genus) (A Wedge moth) at QPRC LGA - 3 Feb 2024 by Csteele4

Capusa sp.(genus)

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Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Cuumbeun Nature Reserve - 16 Dec 2023 by Csteele4

Goniaea australasiae

Csteele4
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at QPRC LGA - 11 Nov 2023 by Csteele4

Heteronympha merope

Csteele4
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at QPRC LGA - 11 Nov 2023 by Csteele4

Morethia boulengeri

Csteele4
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at QPRC LGA - 11 Nov 2023 by Csteele4

Villa sp. (genus)

Csteele4
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Carwoola, NSW - 2 Nov 2023 by Csteele4

Pollanisus (genus)

Csteele4
Briza maxima (Quaking Grass, Blowfly Grass) at Carwoola, NSW - 2 Nov 2023 by Csteele4

Briza maxima

Csteele4
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Carwoola, NSW - 31 Oct 2023 by Csteele4

Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)

Csteele4
Trapezites phigalia (Heath Ochre) at Carwoola, NSW - 31 Oct 2023 by Csteele4

Trapezites phigalia

Csteele4
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Carwoola, NSW - 26 Oct 2023 by Csteele4

Chrysocephalum apiculatum

Csteele4
Gompholobium huegelii (pale wedge–pea) at Carwoola, NSW - 26 Oct 2023 by Csteele4

Gompholobium huegelii

Csteele4
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Carwoola, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by LyndalT

Geranium solanderi var. solanderi

LyndalT
Coronidium scorpioides (Button Everlasting) at Carwoola, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by LyndalT

Coronidium scorpioides

LyndalT
Grevillea lanigera (Woolly Grevillea) at Carwoola, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by LyndalT

Grevillea lanigera

LyndalT
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Carwoola, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by LyndalT

Microseris walteri

LyndalT
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Carwoola, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by LyndalT

Brachyloma daphnoides

LyndalT
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Carwoola, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by LyndalT

Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor

LyndalT
Coronidium scorpioides (Button Everlasting) at Carwoola, NSW - 11 Oct 2023 by Csteele4

Coronidium scorpioides

Csteele4
Coronidium scorpioides (Button Everlasting) at Carwoola, NSW - 7 Oct 2023 by danswell

Coronidium scorpioides

danswell
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Googong, NSW - 23 Sep 2023 by danswell

Tachyglossus aculeatus

danswell
Daviesia genistifolia (Broom Bitter Pea) at Carwoola, NSW - 31 Mar 2023 by LPadg

Daviesia genistifolia

LPadg
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Carwoola, NSW - 21 Sep 2021 by cherylhodges

Goniaea australasiae

cherylhodges
Cladonia sp. (genus) (Cup Lichen) at Carwoola, NSW - 7 Jul 2021 by JanetRussell

Cladonia sp. (genus)

JanetRussell
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Carwoola, NSW - 7 Jul 2021 by JanetRussell

Melichrus urceolatus

JanetRussell
Triquetrella (A trailing moss) at Carwoola, NSW - 6 Jul 2021 by JanetRussell

Triquetrella

JanetRussell
Dillwynia sieberi (Sieber's Parrot Pea) at Carwoola, NSW - 6 Jul 2021 by JanetRussell

Dillwynia sieberi

JanetRussell
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Carwoola, NSW - 30 Aug 2020 by tpreston

Camponotus aeneopilosus

tpreston
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at Carwoola, NSW - 26 Oct 2024 by Csteele4
Dianella revoluta var. revoluta (Black-Anther Flax Lily) at Carwoola, NSW - 13 Oct 2024 by Csteele4
MYRMELEONTIDAE (Unidentified antlion lacewing) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Milichiidae (family) (Freeloader fly) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Rhytidoponera sp. (genus) (Rhytidoponera ant) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Rhagadolyra magnicornis (Lauxaniid fly) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Monomorium sp. (genus) (A Monomorium ant) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Clania (genus) (A case moth) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Cercopidae (family) (Unidentified spittlebug or froghopper) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Daviesia genistifolia (Broom Bitter Pea) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Eusemocosma pruinosa (Philobota Group Concealer Moth) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Rubria sanguinosa (Shovel-headed leafhopper) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Ichneumonoidea (Superfamily) (A species of parasitic wasp) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Ochetellus sp. (Unidentified Ochetellus ant) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Carwoola, NSW - 12 Oct 2024 by Hejor1
Grevillea lanigera (Woolly Grevillea) at Carwoola, NSW - 21 Jul 2024 by KL
Doratifera oxleyi (Painted Cup Moth) at QPRC LGA - 20 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Cetratus rubropunctatus (Long green crab spider) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Rhyparida sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Ecnolagria sp. (genus) (A brown darkling beetle) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Jotus auripes (Jumping spider) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Xyloryctidae (family) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Stereum sp. at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Cladia sp. (genus) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Clania lewinii (Lewin's case moth) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Lepidoscia arctiella (Tower Case Moth) at Cuumbeun Nature Reserve - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at QPRC LGA - 19 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Trichiocercus sparshalli (Sparshall's Moth) at QPRC LGA - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at QPRC LGA - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Lepidoscia arctiella (Tower Case Moth) at Cuumbeun Nature Reserve - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Arasia mollicoma (Flat-white Jumping Spider) at QPRC LGA - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at QPRC LGA - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at QPRC LGA - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Brachyscome rigidula (Hairy Cut-leaf Daisy) at QPRC LGA - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Usnea sp. (genus) (Bearded lichen) at QPRC LGA - 17 Apr 2024 by Hejor1
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at QPRC LGA - 14 Feb 2024 by Csteele4
Dillwynia sieberi (Sieber's Parrot Pea) at QPRC LGA - 14 Feb 2024 by Csteele4
Capusa sp.(genus) (A Wedge moth) at QPRC LGA - 3 Feb 2024 by Csteele4
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Cuumbeun Nature Reserve - 16 Dec 2023 by Csteele4
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at QPRC LGA - 11 Nov 2023 by Csteele4
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at QPRC LGA - 11 Nov 2023 by Csteele4
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at QPRC LGA - 11 Nov 2023 by Csteele4
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Carwoola, NSW - 2 Nov 2023 by Csteele4
Briza maxima (Quaking Grass, Blowfly Grass) at Carwoola, NSW - 2 Nov 2023 by Csteele4
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Carwoola, NSW - 31 Oct 2023 by Csteele4
Trapezites phigalia (Heath Ochre) at Carwoola, NSW - 31 Oct 2023 by Csteele4
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Carwoola, NSW - 26 Oct 2023 by Csteele4
Gompholobium huegelii (pale wedge–pea) at Carwoola, NSW - 26 Oct 2023 by Csteele4
Geranium solanderi var. solanderi (Native Geranium) at Carwoola, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by LyndalT
Coronidium scorpioides (Button Everlasting) at Carwoola, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by LyndalT
Grevillea lanigera (Woolly Grevillea) at Carwoola, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by LyndalT
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Carwoola, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by LyndalT
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Carwoola, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by LyndalT
Leucochrysum albicans subsp. tricolor (Hoary Sunray) at Carwoola, NSW - 17 Oct 2023 by LyndalT
Coronidium scorpioides (Button Everlasting) at Carwoola, NSW - 11 Oct 2023 by Csteele4
Coronidium scorpioides (Button Everlasting) at Carwoola, NSW - 7 Oct 2023 by danswell
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Googong, NSW - 23 Sep 2023 by danswell
Daviesia genistifolia (Broom Bitter Pea) at Carwoola, NSW - 31 Mar 2023 by LPadg
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Carwoola, NSW - 21 Sep 2021 by cherylhodges
Cladonia sp. (genus) (Cup Lichen) at Carwoola, NSW - 7 Jul 2021 by JanetRussell
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Carwoola, NSW - 7 Jul 2021 by JanetRussell
Triquetrella (A trailing moss) at Carwoola, NSW - 6 Jul 2021 by JanetRussell
Dillwynia sieberi (Sieber's Parrot Pea) at Carwoola, NSW - 6 Jul 2021 by JanetRussell
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Carwoola, NSW - 30 Aug 2020 by tpreston

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  • 23 Sep 2017 01:17 PM Recorded on
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