Arbanitis sp. (genus)

2 An armoured trapdoor spider at Penrose, NSW

Arbanitis sp. (genus) at Penrose, NSW - 5 Oct 2024
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Arbanitis sp. (genus) 5 Oct 2024 NateKingsford
Idiopidae (family) 5 Oct 2024 Aussiegall

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My neighbour caught this spider, his wife was gardening when it bit her glove but didn't go through. He thinks it may be a funnel web but I am thinking maybe a trapdoor, sorry this is the only photo I have, not taken by me.

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NateKingsford wrote:
   5 Oct 2024
A gorgeous male
Aussiegall wrote:
   5 Oct 2024
@NateKingsford thanks for the confirmation

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