Apricia jovialis

1 Jovial jumping spider at Symonston, ACT

Apricia jovialis at Symonston, ACT - 20 Nov 2018
Apricia jovialis at Symonston, ACT - 20 Nov 2018
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Identification history

Apricia jovialis 3 Dec 2018 KimPullen
Unidentified 23 Nov 2018 Christine

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Suddenly jumped onto this Cockroach, and dragged it away!

2 comments

Christine wrote:
   27 Nov 2018
Is this the "Jovial Jumping Spider"? (Ocrisiona Jovialis)
KimPullen wrote:
   4 Dec 2018
Yes that is correct, Christine - except that the genus name has changed.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 20 Nov 2018 10:19 AM Recorded on
  • Christine Recorded by

Species information

  • Apricia jovialis Scientific name
  • Jovial jumping spider Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1555m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Breda jovialis Ocrisiona jovialis Basking Jumping Spider
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