Tamopsis sp. (genus)

Two-tailed spider at Paddys River, ACT

Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2021
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2021
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2021
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2021
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Tamopsis sp. (genus) 7 Jan 2021 YumiCallaway
Tamopsis sp. (genus) 7 Jan 2021 rawshorty

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One of the spiders seemed to be encasing prey in a web? Perhaps for the the young to eat?

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 7 Jan 2021 10:50 AM Recorded on
  • rawshorty Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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