Simaethula sp. (genus)

A jumping spider at Dunlop, ACT

Simaethula sp. (genus) at Dunlop, ACT - 28 Nov 2018
Simaethula sp. (genus) at Dunlop, ACT - 28 Nov 2018
Simaethula sp. (genus) at Dunlop, ACT - 28 Nov 2018
Simaethula sp. (genus) at Dunlop, ACT - 28 Nov 2018
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Identification history

Simaethula sp. (genus) 2 Dec 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Simaethula sp. (genus) 30 Nov 2018 CathB

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User's notes

Initially thought this Dianella flower had a loose stamen blowing in the wind. A closer look showed the 'stamen' was a yellow and brown moth and the 'wind' was a spider trying to subdue it.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 28 Nov 2018 05:59 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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