Black Rugose Trapdoor Spider

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black Rugose Trapdoor SpiderScientific Name: Idiosoma nigrumCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: SpidersSize: Body length: 1.0–1.6 in (2.5–4.0 cm); Leg span: 2.0–3.1 in (5.0–8.0 cm)Weight: 0.14–0.35 oz (4–10 g)Lifespan: Females can live 20–40+...

Cleopatra’s Needles

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Cleopatra’s NeedlesScientific Name: Thelymitra apiculataCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Orchidaceae & Terrestrial OrchidsSize: Stem height: 8–14 in (20–35 cm); Flower diameter: 1.0–1.4 in (2.5–3.5 cm)Weight: Plant mass: 0.004–0.009 lb...

Recurved Donkey Orchid

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Recurved Donkey OrchidScientific Name: Diuris recurvaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Orchidaceae & Terrestrial OrchidsSize: Stem height: 8–18 in (20–45 cm); Flower width: 1.0–1.4 in (2.5–3.5 cm)Weight: Plant mass: 0.005–0.012 lb (2–5...

Purple-veined Spider Orchid

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Purple-veined Spider OrchidScientific Name: Caladenia doutchiaeCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Orchidaceae & Terrestrial OrchidsSize: Stem height: 4–10 in (10–25 cm); Flower diameter: 1.0–1.6 in (25–40 mm)Weight: Plant mass: 0.004–0.010 lb...