Latrodectus hasselti

Redback Spider at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park

Latrodectus hasselti at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 17 Feb 2022
Latrodectus hasselti at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 17 Feb 2022
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Identification history

Latrodectus hasselti 6 Mar 2024 michaelb
Dimidamus dimidiatus 17 Feb 2022 AndyRussell

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KenT wrote:
   22 Dec 2023
This looks like a selection error on the dropdown list. Otherwise it is a red back spider rather than a red and black spider. Cephalothorax colour, relatively stout body and legs, and atypical geographic location are not correct for the suggested species.

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  • 17 Feb 2022 09:57 AM Recorded on
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