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Redback spider
Latrodectus hasselti
-27.469, 153.023
Field Notes
Description:
The famous Australian redback spider, notorious for its painful venomous bite. They are recognizable from their distinct red spot on the abdomen, often hour-glass in shape. Females (above) are larger than males, measuring around 1cm in length, whereas males are only a few millimeters long.
Habitat:
Common in gardens around Australia
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