Tamopsis sp. (genus)

Two-tailed spider at Acton, ACT

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Identification history

	Tamopsis sp. (genus)	26 Sep 2022	EmmaCollins
	Tamopsis sp. (genus)	26 Sep 2022	TimL

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The sequence of images provides a timeline on the behaviour of this particular Two-tailed spider at ANBG. It was first sighted at this ANBG location on 12/8/2022 and has been regularly seen in this location since then, with the final sighting in the sequence taken on 25/9/2022. The spider has remained in the same position through heavy rain and freezing nights, in excess of six weeks. See sighting 4446203 for additional information.

1 comment

EmmaCollins wrote:

26 Sep 2022

I've come across two recently near my home, both more active when I get close. Beautiful spiders!

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Location information

Maps ANBG
Places Acton, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
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Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Tamopsis sp. (genus) Scientific name
Two-tailed spider Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 887.9m Recorded at altitude
Machine learning
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Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Queensland

Northern Territory

Western Australia

South Australia

Victoria

Tasmania