Embioptera sp. (order)

3 Unidentified webspinner at Holt, ACT

Embioptera sp. (order) at Holt, ACT - 4 Oct 2021
Embioptera sp. (order) at Holt, ACT - 4 Oct 2021
Embioptera sp. (order) at Holt, ACT - 4 Oct 2021
Embioptera sp. (order) at Holt, ACT - 4 Oct 2021
Embioptera sp. (order) at Holt, ACT - 4 Oct 2021
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Identification history

Embioptera sp. (order) 5 Oct 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Embioptera sp. (order) 5 Oct 2021 CathB

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Out in the open on top of a large rock. Remained still for a long time while the camera got very close, but eventually scurried away. No silk tunnels seen around the rock. Length 1 cm.

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  • 4 Oct 2021 03:28 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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