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Huntsman spiders (Sparassidae)

Huntsman spiders (Sparassidae)

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Huntsman spiders (Sparassidae)

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NateKingsford wrote:
2 hrs ago
Hey @SammyHawker, there doesn't seem to be a photo attached to this sighting, could you please double check this :)
Unidentified Huntsman spider (Sparassidae)
NateKingsford wrote:
10 Feb 2025
@EathanDouglas is this a Neosparassus or one of the sunburst ones? Also has much happened with the sunburst? Are they a new genus or apart of the Neosparassus genus?
Unidentified Huntsman spider (Sparassidae)
YumiCallaway wrote:
30 Jan 2025
Thanks @EathanDouglas !
Neosparassus sp. (genus)
EathanDouglas wrote:
26 Jan 2025
Probably a young N. calligaster
Neosparassus sp. (genus)
NateKingsford wrote:
17 Jan 2025
I was thinking Sparassid as well, @EathanDouglas thoughts?
Sparassidae (family)

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