Badumna insignis

Black House Spider at Higgins, ACT

Badumna insignis at Higgins, ACT - 7 Sep 2020
Badumna insignis at Higgins, ACT - 7 Sep 2020
Badumna insignis at Higgins, ACT - 7 Sep 2020
Badumna insignis at Higgins, ACT - 7 Sep 2020
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Identification history

Badumna insignis 8 Oct 2020 KimPullen
Badumna insignis 14 Sep 2020 AlisonMilton

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Sat on the bricks outside the back door for at least 24 hours. Came out the next night to find it dangling from a single thread.

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Macrosiphum rosae (Rose aphid) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Pygophora apicalis at Higgins, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Pararguda nasuta (Wattle Snout Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 25 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Pardalotus punctatus (Spotted Pardalote) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Phaneropterinae (subfamily) (Leaf Katydid, Bush Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Lemidia subaenea (Clerid beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ixodoidea (superfamily) (Tick) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Euoniticellus fulvus (Fulvus dung beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 18 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Syneora hemeropa (Ring-tipped Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ectropis excursaria (Common Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Gastrina cristaria (Wave-lined Geometrid) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Crocidosema plebejana (Cotton Tipworm Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Diarsia intermixta (Chevron Cutworm, Orange Peel Moth.) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Epyaxa sodaliata (Sodaliata Moth, Clover Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Aeolochroma metarhodata (Tea-tree Emerald) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Arachnographa micrastrella (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Fulgoroidea sp. (superfamily) (Unidentified fulgoroid planthopper) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Sarothrocrepis civica (An arboreal 'ground' beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Pseudostoreus placitus at Higgins, ACT - 4 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Chezala privatella (A Concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Chezala privatella (A Concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 2 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) (Unidentified Crane Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Tortricinae (subfamily) (A tortrix moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Phrissogonus laticostata (Apple looper moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Chezala privatella (A Concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Constrictana group constrictana at Higgins, ACT - 29 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Tachystola (genus) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Philobota mathematica group undescribed species. (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Limacus flavus (Yellow Cellar Slug) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Portacosa cinerea (Grey wolf spider) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Tortricinae (subfamily) (A tortrix moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Tortricinae (subfamily) (A tortrix moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Onthophagus declivis (Declivis dung beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Epicyme rubropunctaria (Red-spotted Delicate) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm) at Higgins, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Pararguda nasuta (Wattle Snout Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Maratus scutulatus (A jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Epiphyas (genus) (A Tortrid moth) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Campopleginae (subfamily) (An Ichneumon Parasitic Wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 14 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Cheiracanthium sp. (genus) (Unidentified Slender Sac Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Saragus sp. (genus) (A False Wireworm) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Agrotis munda (Brown Cutworm) at Higgins, ACT - 11 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Pantydia sparsa (Noctuid Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 10 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Chrysodeixis argentifera (Tobacco Looper) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Servaea villosa (Shaggy-velvet Servaea) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Higgins, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Araneus sp. (genus) (Orb weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Lemidia subaenea (Clerid beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Geastrum tenuipes (An earthstar) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 31 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Ommatoiulus moreleti (Portuguese Millipede) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Molytria sp. (genus) (A cockroach) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
zz flat polypore - not white(ish) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 7 Sep 2020 08:53 PM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

  • Badumna insignis Scientific name
  • Black House Spider Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 840m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Amaurobius robustus Ixeuticus robustus

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