Opisthoncus sp. (genus)

Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider at Acton, ACT

Opisthoncus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2019
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2019
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2019
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2019
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2019
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Identification history

Prostheclina sp (genus) 28 Aug 2020 YumiCallaway
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) 25 Aug 2019 KimPullen
Unidentified 22 Aug 2019 TimL

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Expect the unexpected. This small Jumping spider with its prey was sighted towards the underside of a handrail in ANBG's Rainforest Gully. The images have been reorientated 90 degrees anti-clockwise to make them easier to view. The first and last images show an orange coloured parasite on the spider's body. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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KimPullen wrote:
   26 Aug 2019
Looks immature.
YumiCallaway wrote:
   28 Aug 2020
Appears much closer to Prostheclina sp than Opisthoncus sp.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 19 Aug 2019 01:36 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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