Maratus hesperus

Venus Peacock Spider at Kangaroo Valley, NSW

Maratus hesperus at Kangaroo Valley, NSW - suppressed
Maratus hesperus at Kangaroo Valley, NSW - suppressed
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Maratus hesperus 24 Nov 2023 YumiCallaway
Apricia jovialis 27 Sep 2023 lbradley

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3 comments

YumiCallaway wrote:
   24 Nov 2023
@EmmaCollins or @MichaelMulvaney, are you able to add a new species for the South Coast? Maratus hesperus is listed under CNM, but I can't add access it or add it as a species for this region.
@lbradleyKV thanks for the first sighting of this species in the South Coast!
YumiCallaway wrote:
   24 Nov 2023
@EmmaCollins and @MichaelMulvaney, I have figure it out, thanks!
lbradley wrote:
   24 Nov 2023
Thank you Yumi. 😊

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