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Argoctenus sp. (genus)

Wandering ghost spider at Cook, ACT

Argoctenus sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023
Argoctenus sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023
Argoctenus sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023
Argoctenus sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023
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Argoctenus sp. (genus) 2 Apr 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Argoctenus sp. (genus) 2 Apr 2023 CarbonAI
Argoctenus sp. (genus) 2 Apr 2023 CathB

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Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (subgenus) (Halictid Bee) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB Ceromitia leptosticta (A Fairy moth) at Cook, ACT - 15 May 2023 by CathB Merophyas divulsana (Lucerne Leafroller) at Cook, ACT - 10 May 2023 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 10 May 2023 by CathB Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Cook, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by CathB Scopula (genus) (A wave moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB Chalcididae sp. (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by CathB Cyrtophora moluccensis (Tent spider) at Cook, ACT - 14 Apr 2023 by CathB Haplonyx sp. (genus) (Unidentified Haplonyx weevil) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by CathB Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB Plectobela undescribed species (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB Anthicinae (subfamily) (Ant-like flower beetles, ant-like beetles) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB Argyrodes sp. (genus) (Dew-drop spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by CathB Cebysa leucotelus (Australian Bagmoth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by CathB Poneridia macdonaldi (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by CathB Oedosmylus tasmaniensis (Lacewing) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by CathB Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by CathB Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023 by CathB Monolepta sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023 by CathB Stephanopis sp. (genus) (Knobbly crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023 by CathB Paropsisterna sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by CathB Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Cook, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by CathB Novakiella trituberculosa (Common Novakiella) at Cook, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by CathB Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by CathB Peritropha oligodrachma (A twig moth) at Cook, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by CathB Macrobathra (genus) (A cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by CathB Conocephalus upoluensis (Meadow Katydid) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by CathB Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Cook, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by CathB Neola semiaurata (Wattle Notodontid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by CathB Suhpalacsa sp. (genus) (Owlfly) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around Spider) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by CathB Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by CathB Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by CathB Snellenia lineata (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by Tammy Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by Tammy Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Cook, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by CathB Lichenaula lichenea (Lichenaula lichenea) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2022 by CathB Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by Tammy Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by Chantal Reduviidae (family) (An assassin bug) at Cook, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by patrickcox Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by Tammy Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by CathB Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Tammy Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Cook, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Tammy Trapezites phigalia (Heath Ochre) at Cook, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Tammy Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by CathB Amphirhoe sloanei (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by CathB Larinus latus (Onopordum seed weevil) at Cook, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by CathB Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cook, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by Tammy Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Oct 2022 by CathB Ligustrum lucidum (Large-leaved Privet) at Cook, ACT - 21 Oct 2022 by SarahHnatiuk Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by CathB Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Cook, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by CathB Lanciana montana (Montane Ground Shield-back) at Cook, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by CathB Plecoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Stone fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by CathB Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Cook, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by CathB Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by Tammy Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Cook, ACT - 26 May 2022 by CathB Dermocybe austroveneta (Green Skinhead) at Cook, ACT - 18 May 2022 by Tammy Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 18 May 2022 by Tammy Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by drakes Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at Cook, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by Tammy Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Cook, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by Tammy Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by drakes Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by drakes Symphyla (class) (Symphylan or garden centipede) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by CathB Poneridia macdonaldi (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by CathB Cyclosa sp. (genus) (Trashline Orbweaver) at Cook, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by CathB Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Nuliodon fishburni (Fishburn's Prowling Coastal Hunter) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB Trogodendron fasciculatum (Yellow-horned Clerid) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by drakes
Calliphoridae (family) (Unidentified blowfly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (subgenus) (Halictid Bee) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB
Ceromitia leptosticta (A Fairy moth) at Cook, ACT - 15 May 2023 by CathB
Merophyas divulsana (Lucerne Leafroller) at Cook, ACT - 10 May 2023 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 10 May 2023 by CathB
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Cook, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by CathB
Scopula (genus) (A wave moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB
Trigonospila sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Apr 2023 by CathB
Chalcididae sp. (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 21 Apr 2023 by CathB
Cyrtophora moluccensis (Tent spider) at Cook, ACT - 14 Apr 2023 by CathB
Haplonyx sp. (genus) (Unidentified Haplonyx weevil) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by CathB
Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB
Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB
Plectobela undescribed species (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB
Anthicinae (subfamily) (Ant-like flower beetles, ant-like beetles) at Cook, ACT - 1 Apr 2023 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB
Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB
Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at Cook, ACT - 28 Mar 2023 by CathB
Argyrodes sp. (genus) (Dew-drop spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by CathB
Cebysa leucotelus (Australian Bagmoth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by CathB
Poneridia macdonaldi (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by CathB
Oedosmylus tasmaniensis (Lacewing) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by CathB
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by CathB
Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023 by CathB
Monolepta sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023 by CathB
Stephanopis sp. (genus) (Knobbly crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023 by CathB
Paropsisterna sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by CathB
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Cook, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by CathB
Novakiella trituberculosa (Common Novakiella) at Cook, ACT - 19 Mar 2023 by CathB
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by CathB
Peritropha oligodrachma (A twig moth) at Cook, ACT - 23 Feb 2023 by CathB
Macrobathra (genus) (A cosmet moth) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by CathB
Conocephalus upoluensis (Meadow Katydid) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2023 by CathB
Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Cook, ACT - 14 Feb 2023 by CathB
Neola semiaurata (Wattle Notodontid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 Feb 2023 by CathB
Suhpalacsa sp. (genus) (Owlfly) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB
Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around Spider) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB
Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB
Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by CathB
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by CathB
Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Cook, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by CathB
Opodiphthera eucalypti (Emperor Gum Moth) at Cook, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by CathB
Snellenia lineata (A concealer moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB
Nemophora sparsella (An Adelid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Neolucia agricola (Fringed Heath-blue) at Cook, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by CathB
Lichenaula lichenea (Lichenaula lichenea) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2022 by CathB
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by Tammy
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 9 Dec 2022 by Chantal
Reduviidae (family) (An assassin bug) at Cook, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by Tammy
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by CathB
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Tammy
Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Cook, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Tammy
Trapezites phigalia (Heath Ochre) at Cook, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by Tammy
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by CathB
Amphirhoe sloanei (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by CathB
Larinus latus (Onopordum seed weevil) at Cook, ACT - 9 Nov 2022 by CathB
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cook, ACT - 25 Oct 2022 by Tammy
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Cook, ACT - 24 Oct 2022 by CathB
Ligustrum lucidum (Large-leaved Privet) at Cook, ACT - 21 Oct 2022 by SarahHnatiuk
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by CathB
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Cook, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by CathB
Lanciana montana (Montane Ground Shield-back) at Cook, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by CathB
Plecoptera sp. (order) (Unidentified Stone fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by CathB
Staphylinidae (family) (Rove beetle) at Cook, ACT - 19 Sep 2022 by CathB
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by Tammy
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Cook, ACT - 26 May 2022 by CathB
Dermocybe austroveneta (Green Skinhead) at Cook, ACT - 18 May 2022 by Tammy
Camponotus consobrinus (Banded sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 18 May 2022 by Tammy
Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Apr 2022 by drakes
Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at Cook, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by Tammy
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Cook, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by Tammy
Cirsium vulgare (Spear Thistle) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by drakes
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by drakes
Symphyla (class) (Symphylan or garden centipede) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2022 by CathB
Poneridia macdonaldi (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by CathB
Cyclosa sp. (genus) (Trashline Orbweaver) at Cook, ACT - 4 Mar 2022 by CathB
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Nuliodon fishburni (Fishburn's Prowling Coastal Hunter) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Trogodendron fasciculatum (Yellow-horned Clerid) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by drakes

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Location information

Species information

  • Argoctenus sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Wandering ghost spider Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 1 Apr 2023 04:45 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Record quality

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
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