Backobourkia sp. (genus)

An orb weaver at Acton, ACT

Backobourkia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021
Backobourkia sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 3 Feb 2021
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Identification history

Backobourkia sp. (genus) 21 May 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 6 Feb 2021 WHall

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Very large abdomen on this spider which was resting away from its web.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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