Tamopsis sp. (genus)

Two-tailed spider at Acton, ACT

Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022
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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.

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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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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 25 Sep 2022 10:32 AM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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