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Net casting spider (Deinopis subrufa) Female This large peaceful spider awaits passing prey and tosses a prepared net over the hapless victim. Australia,Deinopis,Deinopis subrufa,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Net casting spider (Deinopis subrufa) Female

This large peaceful spider awaits passing prey and tosses a prepared net over the hapless victim.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Such a great species. Was this in Australia? Posted 9 years ago

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The Rufous Net-casting Spider

''Deinopis subrufa'' is a species of net-casting spiders. It occurs in eastern Australia and Tasmania. It is a nocturnal hunter, having excellent eyesight, and hunts using a silken net to capture its prey.

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Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Martin Lagerwey
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By Martin Lagerwey

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Uploaded Aug 8, 2016. Captured Nov 29, 2013 10:33 in 43-47 Greenslopes St, Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 450D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/99s
  • ISO320
  • 100mm