The thing that interested me most about this female #webspinner (other than the mystery of how it got onto a bookshelf in our house) was its ability to run backwards in a straight line just as fast as it ran forwards, presumably a trait optimised for its life in silk tunnels.

Surprised to find a #webspinner (#Embioptera) in the house tonight (family #Oligotomidae). I think this is the 20th insect order I've recorded on the property. I guess I'd better seek out some fleas. #Entomology

https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/159136317

Got the #Christmas decorations out. #Webspinner and #terrypratchett #discworld baubles, strange #Victorian Christmas card (#cricket riding a #moth?), Santula the Christmas #bat (for the top of the tree) and a 'seasonal' tune from #Motorhead #AceOfSpades