Delena cancerides

Social huntsman spider at Watson, ACT

Delena cancerides at Watson, ACT - 24 Jan 2022
Delena cancerides at Watson, ACT - 24 Jan 2022
Delena cancerides at Watson, ACT - 24 Jan 2022
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Delena cancerides 29 Jan 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 29 Jan 2022 MAX

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Large, probably Female ( judging by abdomen size), Daytime Resting amongst our Weed bags, Distinctive "backward folding" Long Legs. Body size (excluding legs) = 5cm. I think I have seen this species more active and Hunting out at Night. Location is just inside The Fair Mt Majura (Tay street). Lots of Tall "spear grass" nearby.

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Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 17 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 15 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 15 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 15 Nov 2024 by waltraud
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by abread111
Chalcidoidea (superfamily) (A gall wasp or Chalcid wasp) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by abread111
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily, Bulbine Lily) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by abread111
Arthropodium fimbriatum (Nodding Chocolate Lily) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by abread111
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by abread111
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by abread111
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by abread111
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by abread111
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Watson, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by abread111
Equus caballus (Brumby, Wild Horse) at Watson, ACT - 10 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 7 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 6 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 2 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 2 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Watson, ACT - 2 Oct 2024 by waltraud
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Watson, ACT - 29 Sep 2024 by Venture
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Watson, ACT - 3 Sep 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 2 Sep 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 2 Sep 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 2 Sep 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 30 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Erodium crinitum (Native Crowfoot) at Watson, ACT - 30 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 30 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 26 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Phalaris aquatica (Phalaris, Australian Canary Grass) at Watson, ACT - 26 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Cicadettini sp. (tribe) (Cicada) at Watson, ACT - 26 Aug 2024 by JenniM
Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Watson, ACT - 23 Aug 2024 by Clarel
Erodium cicutarium (Common Storksbill, Common Crowfoot) at Watson, ACT - 23 Aug 2024 by Clarel
Lavandula stoechas (Spanish Lavender or Topped Lavender) at Watson, ACT - 12 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 12 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 12 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 12 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 12 Aug 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 15 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 15 Jul 2024 by waltraud
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Mount Majura - 20 Jun 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 29 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 27 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 27 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 7 May 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 7 May 2024 by waltraud
Eurymela distincta (Gumtree leafhopper) at Mount Majura - 6 May 2024 by MAX
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by waltraud
Austrostipa scabra subsp. falcata (Rough Spear-grass) at The Fair, Watson - 1 Apr 2024 by waltraud
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Watson, ACT - 1 Apr 2024 by waltraud
Austrostipa scabra subsp. falcata (Rough Spear-grass) at The Fair, Watson - 1 Apr 2024 by waltraud
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at The Fair, Watson - 31 Mar 2024 by MAX
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at The Fair, Watson - 25 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Mount Majura - 24 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Austrostipa scabra (Corkscrew Grass, Slender Speargrass) at Mount Majura - 20 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar, Eglantine) at Mount Majura - 11 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Watson, ACT - 11 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Mount Majura - 11 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Mount Majura - 11 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at The Fair, Watson - 11 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 10 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 10 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at The Fair, Watson - 10 Mar 2024 by abread111
Pseudoperga sp. (genus) (Sawfly, Spitfire) at The Fair, Watson - 5 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Mount Majura - 5 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Grevillea sp. (Grevillea) at The Fair, Watson - 4 Mar 2024 by waltraud
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Mount Majura - 4 Mar 2024 by abread111
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at The Fair, Watson - 4 Mar 2024 by abread111
Eurymela distincta (Gumtree leafhopper) at The Fair, Watson - 4 Mar 2024 by abread111
Erodium cicutarium (Common Storksbill, Common Crowfoot) at Watson, ACT - 28 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 21 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Watson, ACT - 9 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Epilobium billardiereanum subsp. cinereum (Hairy Willow Herb) at Mount Majura - 9 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Mount Majura - 9 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Delena cancerides (Social huntsman spider) at Watson, ACT - 4 Feb 2024 by waltraud
Phallus rubicundus (Phallus rubicundus) at Mount Majura - 29 Jan 2024 by abread111
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 25 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Cullen tenax (Tough Scurf-Pea) at Mount Majura - 25 Jan 2024 by JenniM
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Mount Majura - 23 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Mount Majura - 22 Jan 2024 by abread111
Lucilia sp. (genus) (A blowfly) at Mount Majura - 22 Jan 2024 by abread111
Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Mount Majura - 22 Jan 2024 by abread111
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Mount Majura - 22 Jan 2024 by abread111
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Mount Majura - 19 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 5 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist) at Mount Majura - 1 Jan 2024 by waltraud
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Mount Majura - 15 Dec 2023 by brettguy80
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by waltraud
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at Mount Majura - 7 Dec 2023 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Watson, ACT - 27 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Eryngium ovinum (Blue Devil) at Watson, ACT - 27 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Rutidosis leptorhynchoides (Button Wrinklewort) at Watson, ACT - 27 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Mount Majura - 27 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Nassella neesiana (Chilean Needlegrass) at Mount Majura - 20 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Mount Majura - 20 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 20 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Watson, ACT - 20 Nov 2023 by waltraud
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) at Mount Majura - 11 Nov 2023 by Steve818

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