Arasia mollicoma

1 Flat-white Jumping Spider at Belconnen, ACT

Arasia mollicoma at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Apr 2018
Arasia mollicoma at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Apr 2018
Arasia mollicoma at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Apr 2018
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Identification history

Arasia mollicoma 6 Jun 2018 KimPullen
Unidentified 15 May 2018 CathB

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Retreated into the silk shelter shown in image 3 when disturbed. Similar spiders with shelters seen in several locations.

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Lanciana montana (Montane Ground Shield-back) at Cook, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by tpreston
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Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by drakes
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Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by drakes
Collembola sp. (class) (Springtail) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by CathB
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by CathB
Riccia sp. (genus) (Liverwort) at Cook, ACT - 4 Aug 2020 by CathB
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jul 2020 by CathB
Entosthodon sp. at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Jul 2020 by CathB
Pottiaceae (family) (A moss) at Dunlop, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by CathB
Juncus bufonius (Toad Rush) at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Jun 2020 by CathB
Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) (Black Cocktail Ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jun 2020 by CathB
Calvatia cyathiformis at Dunlop, ACT - 7 Jun 2020 by drakes
Smicrornis brevirostris (Weebill) at Cook, ACT - 27 May 2020 by Tammy
Drosera sp. (A Sundew) at Dunlop, ACT - 14 May 2020 by Rheardy
Riccia cartilaginosa (Liverwort) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 May 2020 by CathB
Riccia crinita (Liverwort) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 May 2020 by CathB
Penthaleidae (family) (An earth mite) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 May 2020 by CathB
Juncus bufonius (Toad Rush) at Dunlop, ACT - 11 May 2020 by CathB
Zodariidae (family) (Unidentified Ant spider or Spotted ground spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB
Leptogaster sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB
Storosa obscura (Dark Storosa) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB
Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 May 2020 by CathB
Platypezidae sp. (family) (Unidentified platypezid fly) at Cook, ACT - 3 May 2020 by CathB
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Cook, ACT - 28 Apr 2020 by Tammy
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Dunlop, ACT - 24 Apr 2020 by CathB
Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by CathB
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Apr 2020 by CathB
Noctuidae unclassified IMMATURE moth (Immature Noctuidae Moth) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by CathB
Stenosmylus stenopterus (An Osmylid Lacewing) at Cook, ACT - 22 Mar 2020 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 19 Mar 2020 by CathB
Sosytelus pithecius (Ground weevil) at Dunlop, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by CathB
Hypoxis hygrometrica var. villosisepala (Golden Weather-grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Feb 2020 by CathB
Diphucrania acuducta (Acuducta jewel beetle) at Cook, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by CathB
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by CathB
Notoncus sp. (genus) (A Notoncus ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 19 Jan 2020 by CathB
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jan 2020 by CathB
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by CathB
Eurymela fenestrata (Gum tree leafhopper) at Dunlop, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by CathB
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Dunlop, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by CathB
Euophryinae sp. (Mr Stripey) undescribed (Mr Stripey) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB
Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB
Nanodectes harpax (Small shield-back katydid) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 26 Nov 2019 by CathB
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Nov 2019 by CathB
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Dunlop, ACT - 19 Nov 2019 by CathB
Asilinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified asiline Robberfly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Nov 2019 by CathB
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Nov 2019 by CathB
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Dunlop, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by CathB
Coryphistes ruricola (Bark-mimicking Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2019 by CathB
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Cook, ACT - 7 Oct 2019 by CathB
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by CathB
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Cook, ACT - 20 Sep 2019 by CathB
Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB
Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB
Miturga sp. (genus) (Unidentified False wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Aug 2019 by CathB
Omoedus marginatus (Tiny Ant-eating Jumper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Aug 2019 by CathB
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Cook, ACT - 16 Aug 2019 by CathB
Phryganoporus candidus (Foliage-webbing social spider) at Cook, ACT - 14 Jun 2019 by CathB
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Dunlop, ACT - 7 May 2019 by CathB
Aleucosia sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019 by CathB
Termitoidae (informal group) (Unidentified termite) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by CathB
Cyperus sphaeroideus (Scented Sedge) at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Feb 2019 by CathB
Plantago gaudichaudii (Narrow Plantain) at Dunlop, ACT - 6 Feb 2019 by CathB
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Dunlop, ACT - 4 Feb 2019 by CathB
Eragrostis brownii (Common Love Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 2 Feb 2019 by CathB
Phalaris aquatica (Phalaris, Australian Canary Grass) at Dunlop, ACT - 19 Jan 2019 by CathB
Persicaria prostrata (Creeping Knotweed) at Cook, ACT - 15 Jan 2019 by CathB
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by CathB
Diphucrania sp. (genus) (Jewel Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by CathB
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by CathB
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by CathB
Rumex brownii (Slender Dock) at Dunlop, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by CathB
Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Dunlop, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by CathB
Platyzosteria melanaria (Common Eastern Litter Runner) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2019 by CathB
Diphucrania sp. (genus) (Jewel Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 27 Dec 2018 by CathB
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Cook, ACT - 24 Dec 2018 by CathB
Hypoxis hygrometrica var. villosisepala (Golden Weather-grass) at Cook, ACT - 24 Dec 2018 by CathB
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Cook, ACT - 22 Dec 2018 by CathB
Hispellinus multispinosus (Spiny leaf beetle) at Dunlop, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by CathB

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 27 Apr 2018 03:34 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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