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Badge Huntsman

Neosparassus sp.

Photo by SeraArnold
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Field Notes

Description:

The size of a huntsman, was found outside in leaf litter at Merimbula, NSW. Pictures are accurate & clearly illustrate distinctive pattern on underside, shows where its name comes from. seems bulkier than regular huntsmen with a generally more bulbous body

Habitat:

leaf litter

Species ID Suggestions

Badge Huntsman Spider

Neosparassus sp

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Comments (3)
SeraArnold
Thanx - hadn't consciously seen one before, much lighter colouring, rounder & less hairy than trad huntsmen! Be nice if the female were more decorative than the males - for once!
Mark Ridgway
Love these pinkies. I think the ones with huge abdomens are fems.
SeraArnold
Yay! Thank you soo much, beautiful spider & finally a name too

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Flora & Fauna of New South Wales
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PublishedJuly 24, 2014

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