Arachnid and Myriapod Collection

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This collection contains representatives of arachnids and myriapods, chiefly from Western Australia, but including specimens from other Australian regions and elsewhere in the world. Most specimens are stored in ethanol or slide-mounted. This collection serves primarily as a reference and research collection rather than for display.

Number of items Over 600,000

Representative Animals

Aname tepperi
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Isometroides vescus
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Collections

Donate to the collection

Specimens need to be accompanied by reliable details of collection locality and date.

Guidelines for identification

Identifications can be made on the basis of submitted specimens, high quality images or detailed descriptions. Charges may apply in some circumstances.

Collection contact

Dr Mark Harvey
Head of Department and Curator - Arachnids & Myriapods
Phone: (08) 9212 3737
mark.harvey@museum.wa.gov.au

Dr Mieke Burger
Research Officer – Terrestrial Invertebrates
Phone: (08) 9212 3820
mieke.burger@museum.wa.gov.au

Julianne Waldock
Technical Officer – Arachnids & Myriapods
Phone: (08) 9212 3734
julianne.waldock@museum.wa.gov.au