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Latrodectus hasselti

Redback Spider at suppressed

Latrodectus hasselti at suppressed - 2 Feb 2023
Latrodectus hasselti at suppressed - 2 Feb 2023
Latrodectus hasselti at suppressed - 2 Feb 2023
Latrodectus hasselti at suppressed - 2 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Latrodectus hasselti 4 Feb 2023 woyapp
Unidentified 3 Feb 2023 MarkT

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woyapp wrote:
   4 Feb 2023
This is an excellent example of a male Latrodectus hasselti (Redback spider).

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Species information

  • Latrodectus hasselti Scientific name
  • Redback Spider Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 2 Feb 2023 07:04 PM Recorded on
  • MarkT Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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