Tamopsis sp. (genus)

Two-tailed spider at Wellington Point, QLD

Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 27 Aug 2023 09:51 AM
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 27 Aug 2023 09:51 AM
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 27 Aug 2023 09:51 AM
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 27 Aug 2023 09:51 AM
Tamopsis sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 27 Aug 2023 09:51 AM
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Identification history

Tamopsis sp. (genus) 9 Jan 2025 YumiCallaway
Tamopsis sp. (genus) 17 Sep 2023 CarbonAI
Tamopsis sp. (genus) 17 Sep 2023 TimL

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The final image shows the still-alive prey (a spiny ant) wrapped up in the usual way for this type of spider. The spider kept tentatively touching the struggling prey.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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