Ariamnes sp. (genus)

2 A whip spider at Moruya, NSW

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Identification history

	Ariamnes sp. (genus)	19 May 2025	MichaelMulvaney
	Unverified	5 Jan 2024	LisaH

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I thought this was a leaf from a casuarina, caught hanging from another casuarina needle. I was surprised to see legs suddenly emerge from the 'needle', then see the body curl as it climbed up, then down, its silken rope. An amazing camouflage, and I wonder if this spider has evolved specifically for casuarinas? The colour, the shape, the size - exactly like a casuarina needle. (is this a 'whip' spider?)

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Location information

Maps Broulee Moruya Nature Observation Area
Places Moruya, NSW

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1 Abundance
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LisaH NatureMapr South Coast Other web-building spiders Spiders

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25mm to 50mm Animal size

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Ariamnes sp. (genus) Scientific name
A whip spider Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 651.53m Recorded at altitude
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