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Backobourkia sp. (genus)

An orb weaver at Kambah, ACT

Backobourkia sp. (genus) at Kambah, ACT - 30 Nov 2017
Backobourkia sp. (genus) at Kambah, ACT - 30 Nov 2017
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Identification history

Backobourkia sp. (genus) 30 Nov 2017 KimPullen
Hortophora sp. (genus) 30 Nov 2017 MatthewFrawley

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KimPullen wrote:
   1 Dec 2017
The spiny abdomen and white pattern is typical of this genus.

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  • 30 Nov 2017 10:39 AM Recorded on
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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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