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Scorpion-tailed Spider
Arachnura higginsi

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Picture by Bo Janmaat, inaturalist.org.au
The Scorpion-Tailed Spider has an impressive degree of sexual dimorphism in particular the females averaging 16 mm but males only reaches an average length of 2 mm and the astonishing tail is only seen on the females.

This tail can be arched over their heads from behind into a scorpion-like position. It also increases in size with each molting. Though the adults are usually brown to cream the juveniles of the impressive  frequently display brighter colors such as pinks, reds, and yellows.
 

Fun fact: The tail, though distinctive, remains harmless, and plays no role in hunting. It does, however, move it in a manner similar to a scorpion, as a deterrent to predators.
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Mount Barker 
Embraced by two ancient mountain ranges, the Mount Barker Region is a treasure waiting to be discovered. To the east, the Porongurup Range is an ancient escarpment known for its rounded granite domes, rich biodiversity, karri forests and stunning trails. To the north lies the much younger Stirling Range – a popular attraction for the thrill seekers, with Bluff Knoll offering climbers spectacular views and occasional snow during winter and recognised as one of the richest areas for flora in the world.

The region is rich in natural, indigenous and colonial history and the land whispers quiet secrets of abundance and beauty. The local people genuinely love for the land on which they live and have many different passions. 
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Mount Barker Tourist Bureau to the left and the Plantagenet Landcare center (where our Oyster Harbour Catchment Group office is) to the right.

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We acknowledge the Minang Bibbulmun people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live. We pay our respects to the Elders, past, present, and emerging and to the wider Bibbulmun community. ​
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Our Groups Story >
      • Meet our Committee of Volunteers
      • Meet Our Staff
      • Our Fellow Community Groups
    • Catchment History
    • Natural Resources
    • Threats >
      • Erosion
      • Cats: Feral, Stray and Domestic
      • Feral Rodents
      • Invasive Plants
    • Natural Wonders >
      • Biodiversity >
        • Seagrass meadows
        • Spiders
        • Western Ringtail Possum
  • PROJECTS
    • Regional Landcare Program
    • Looking Forward, Looking Back: farm planning
    • "uPtake" fertiliser trial
    • Healthy Estuaries WA >
      • Nutrient Mapping
    • Taking Past Learnings into the Future
    • Past Projects >
      • Ranges Link
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Membership
    • Your Say
    • Newsletter
    • Citizen Science and other volunteering opportunities >
      • Annual Western Ringtail Possum tally
    • Albany and Surrounds Feral Cat Working Group >
      • Albany and Surrounds Cat Blog
    • Red Card Feral Animal Shoot >
      • Team Registration
    • Sixteen Legs: >
      • Experience Sixteen Legs
  • CONTACT US
  • RESOURCES
    • For Youth and the Youthful at Heart