Opisthoncus sexmaculatus
Six-marked jumping spider at Bonython, ACT
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| Opisthoncus sexmaculatus | KimPullen | 27 Dec 2018 | |
| Opisthoncus | KimPullen | 12 Apr 2018 | |
| Unverified | AlisonMilton | 10 Apr 2018 |
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2 comments
19 Dec 2018
Going further into specific ID, I think this individual is Opisthoncus sexmaculatus (Six-marked Jumping Spider) which has the distinct 6 white lines which separate the two black segments on the abdomen. The picture in Robert Whyte's book (2nd row of page 292) appears to have a blue tinge to the white hairs on this individual, but I think that's just a result of difference in lighting, not the actual colour. I'm not able to suggest anything as this is already confirmed. If this ID is agreeable, is someone else able to change it?
Location information
- Coordinates 149.069264-35.430051
- Altitude 631.1m
- Maps Stranger Pond
- Places Bonython, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 9 Apr 2018 01:12 PM Recorded on
- AlisonMilton Recorded by
Collections
- AlisonMilton Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Opisthoncus sexmaculatus Jumping or peacock spiders (Salticidae) Spiders
Species information
- Opisthoncus sexmaculatus Scientific name
- Six-marked jumping spider Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1262.1m Recorded at altitude
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