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Neosparassus diana
A small huntsman with a distinct pink tint. About 24mm across.
Suburban garden on camellia leaves.
This might have been hunting for Scolypopa australis as there were very many on the same plant. They have been seen in a wide range of colours from pink or tan to brown and almost black... possibly to utilise eucalyptus barks as camouflage ?
I think you could be right Atul. It was small and slightly translucent looking. I agree with your suggestion - I'll go with that. Young male I think.
You would think that a spider as famous as the Australian huntsman would be very easy to ID, but I couldn't find a match either.
Dave
Spotted on Feb 10, 2013
Submitted on Feb 10, 2013
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