Embioptera sp. (order)

Unidentified webspinner at Cook, ACT

Embioptera sp. (order) at Cook, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
Embioptera sp. (order) at Cook, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
Embioptera sp. (order) at Cook, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
Embioptera sp. (order) at Cook, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
Embioptera sp. (order) at Cook, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Embioptera sp. (order) 29 Nov 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Embioptera sp. (order) 29 Nov 2020 CathB

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The webspinner was on an inside window frame at night and was trapped but still struggling when first seen. The spider was running round and round it, occasionally stopping and changing direction. The last photo shows the final result of the wrapping next day after the spider had finished with it. The spider is shown in accompanying sighting 4359755.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 20 Nov 2020 01:33 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

Species information

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