Tamopsis fickerti

Two-tailed spider at Downer, ACT

Tamopsis fickerti at Downer, ACT - 2 Aug 2020
Tamopsis fickerti at Downer, ACT - 2 Aug 2020
Tamopsis fickerti at Downer, ACT - 2 Aug 2020
Tamopsis fickerti at Downer, ACT - 2 Aug 2020
Tamopsis fickerti at Downer, ACT - 2 Aug 2020
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Identification history

Tamopsis fickerti 3 Aug 2020 Bron
Tamopsis fickerti 3 Aug 2020 Bron
Tamopsis sp. (genus) 3 Aug 2020 YumiCallaway
Tamopsis sp. (genus) 3 Aug 2020 TimL

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The spider is hiding in plain sight in the centre of the first image. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 2 Aug 2020 12:22 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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