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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Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Rubus parvifolius (Native Raspberry) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Crabroninae (subfamily) (Unidentified solitary wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Nov 2017 by galah681
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Aug 2017 by AndyRussell
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 May 2017 by JanetRussell
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by galah681
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by galah681
Mantodea (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Jan 2017 by galah681
Austrostipa bigeniculata (Kneed Speargrass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Jan 2017 by JanetRussell
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Dec 2016 by galah681
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Dec 2016 by galah681

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  • 17 Feb 2022 09:57 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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