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Qld Bird Eating Spider

Selenocosmia crassipes

Photo by LeanneGardner
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Around 10 mm long. Grey in colour. My workmate spotted this one for me on my day off.

Habitat:

Cleared gravel bank.

Reference Links:

Selenocosmia crassipes

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LeanneGardner
Thank you carlamartinezgarcia :) I've now looked up Australian Tarantulas & think I've found the right ID.

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International Spider Survey
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Central Queensland Wildlife
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2012

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