Celaenia sp. (genus)

False bird-poo spider at Evatt, ACT

Celaenia sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 02:32 PM
Celaenia sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 02:32 PM
Celaenia sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 02:32 PM
Celaenia sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 02:32 PM
Celaenia sp. (genus) at Evatt, ACT - 26 Apr 2022 02:32 PM
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Identification history

Celaenia sp. (genus) 13 May 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Celaenia sp. (genus) 2 May 2022 TimL

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An additional sighting to 4433854 providing greater detail at 3X and 4X magnification. The second image shows the layered upper surface of the rear of the body. The third image provides details of the underside. The fourth image shows a rear view. The final image provides detail of the upper surface features at the head end. The spider had a reddish head with relatively large eyes and two black scale-like features protruding in front of the eyes. These scale-like features were also at some leg joints.

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