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Sighting 4427846

Latrodectus hasselti

Redback Spider at Gowrie, ACT

Latrodectus hasselti at Gowrie, ACT - 14 Mar 2022 03:56 PM
Latrodectus hasselti at Gowrie, ACT - 14 Mar 2022 03:56 PM
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Latrodectus hasselti 15 Mar 2022 EmmaCollins
Unverified 14 Mar 2022 KMcCue

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Is that a large egg sac on the spider's back, or part of the spider? Photo by Ken Barfoed

3 comments

EmmaCollins wrote:
   15 Mar 2022
That's the spider's abdomen. This is a female Latrodectus hasselti (redback spider). Please be cautious if relocating.
KMcCue wrote:
   15 Mar 2022
KMcCue wrote:
   15 Mar 2022
Many thanks for your advice

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