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Heteropda sp. huntsman This genus is commonly known as &#039;giant huntsman&#039;. Heteropoda species are difficult to distinguish from each other without using a microscope, plus geographical location. Markings vary even between members of the same species. <br />
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Nocturnal, vagrant hunters - when finding themselves in a human home, Heteropoda may be seen on walls and ceilings as well as in sheds, letter boxes and so on.<br />
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Male 20 mm body length Araneae,Australia,Geotagged,Heteropoda,Sparassidae,Summer,arachnid,arthropod,fauna,giant huntsman,huntsman spider,invertebrate,macro,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Heteropda sp. huntsman

This genus is commonly known as 'giant huntsman'. Heteropoda species are difficult to distinguish from each other without using a microscope, plus geographical location. Markings vary even between members of the same species.

Nocturnal, vagrant hunters - when finding themselves in a human home, Heteropoda may be seen on walls and ceilings as well as in sheds, letter boxes and so on.

Male 20 mm body length

    comments (2)

  1. Silly me, like most uneducated, I believed all huntsman were the same. Duh! Posted 3 years ago
  2. Could be Heteropoda venatoria Posted 3 years ago

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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Jan 4, 2022. Captured Jan 1, 2022 21:54 in Myamblah Crescent Reserve, Myamblah Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm