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Sci-fi ogre spider Asianopis subrufa male, seen on a sandstone wall.<br /> <br /> Body length 25 mm. Araneae,Asianopis subrufa,Australia,Deinopidae,Fall,Geotagged,Net-casting spider,Ogre spider,Rufous Net-casting Spider,arachnid,arthropod,autumn,fauna,invertebrate,macro,new south wales,spider Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Sci-fi ogre spider

Asianopis subrufa male, seen on a sandstone wall.

Body length 25 mm.

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    You got some fabulous spider images lately. Brilliant shot and makes it look UFO like. Posted 5 years ago
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    Agree with Ernst, this is a master piece! Posted 5 years ago
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    Great title Posted 5 years ago
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    You sure know how to find them Ruth.
     Posted 5 years ago

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The Rufous Net-casting Spider

"Asianopis subrufa" is a species of net-casting spiders. It occurs in Australia and in New Zealand. It is a nocturnal hunter, having excellent eyesight, and hunts using a silken net to capture its prey. They feed on a variety of insects – ants, beetles, crickets and other spiders.

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Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded May 22, 2020. Captured Apr 24, 2020 09:59 in 183 Brooks St, Bar Beach NSW 2300, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/14.0
  • 10/2000s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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