Spiders (Araneae)
Jumping or peacock spiders (Salticidae)
Sighting 4207142

Apricia jovialis

3 Jovial jumping spider at Hackett, ACT

Apricia jovialis at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2019
Apricia jovialis at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2019
Apricia jovialis at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2019
Apricia jovialis at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2019
Apricia jovialis at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2019
Apricia jovialis at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2019
Apricia jovialis at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2019
Apricia jovialis at Hackett, ACT - 17 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Apricia jovialis 19 Apr 2019 KimPullen
Apricia jovialis 19 Apr 2019 TimL

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Thanks to Marcus Leach for the original sighting of this jumping spider with its prey.

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Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Canberra Central, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by TimL

Bembix sp. (genus)

TimL
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by RodDeb

Dasypodia selenophora

RodDeb
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by RodDeb

Dicranolaius bellulus

RodDeb
Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by TimL

Ledrinae (subfamily)

TimL
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Tim L

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Tim L
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by TimL

Amorbus sp. (genus)

TimL
Bolbitiaceae at Hackett, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton

Bolbitiaceae

Alison Milton
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton

Phaps chalcoptera

Alison Milton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton

Harmonia conformis

Alison Milton
Pogonella minutus (Tiny two-spined treehopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by TimL

Pogonella minutus

TimL
Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by RodDeb

Lamprima aurata

RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Canberra Central, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by RodDeb

Bembix sp. (genus)

RodDeb
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL

Tettigoniidae (family)

TimL
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL

Paropsisterna cloelia

TimL
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL

Thynninae (subfamily)

TimL
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL

Platybrachys decemmacula

TimL
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL

Tettigoniidae (family)

TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL

Cicadellidae (family)

TimL
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL

Rhinotia sp. (genus)

TimL
Chaetophyes compacta (Tube spittlebug) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL

Chaetophyes compacta

TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Dec 2018 by HelenCross

Bembix sp. (genus)

HelenCross
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton

Jalmenus icilius

AlisonMilton
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton

Amegilla sp. (genus)

AlisonMilton
Pachycoelia sp. (genus) (A darkling beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton

Pachycoelia sp. (genus)

Alison Milton
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb

Cryptobothrus chrysophorus

RodDeb
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb

Jalmenus icilius

RodDeb
Pollanisus subdolosa or other (A Forester moth) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by TimL

Pollanisus subdolosa or other

TimL
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb

Theclinesthes serpentata

RodDeb
Pollanisus cyanota (A Forester moth (Procidinae)) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by TimL

Pollanisus cyanota

TimL
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb

Polistes (Polistella) humilis

RodDeb
Sphecidae or Crabronidae (families) (Unidentified sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb

Sphecidae or Crabronidae (families)

RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb

Bembix sp. (genus)

RodDeb
Acanthosomatidae (family) (Unidentified Acanthosomatid shield bug) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by TimL

Acanthosomatidae (family)

TimL
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by TimL

Aphididae (family)

TimL
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL

Paropsis atomaria

TimL
Chaetophyes compacta (Tube spittlebug) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL

Chaetophyes compacta

TimL
Bembecinus sp. (genus) (A sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by Tim L

Bembecinus sp. (genus)

Tim L
Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL

Australiphthiria hilaris

TimL
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL

Mutusca brevicornis

TimL
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL

Mordella dumbrelli

TimL
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL

Lygaeidae (family)

TimL
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2018 by Tim L

Perginae sp. (subfamily)

Tim L
Lasiocampidae (family) (Snout moth) at Canberra Central, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by Tim L

Lasiocampidae (family)

Tim L
Ripiphoridae (family) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by Tim L

Ripiphoridae (family)

Tim L
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by TimL

Lygaeidae (family)

TimL
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by TimL

Lygaeidae (family)

TimL
Hypodoxa muscosaria (Textured Emerald) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Nov 2018 by RodDeb

Hypodoxa muscosaria

RodDeb
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by TimL

Lygaeidae (family)

TimL
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by TimL

Miridae (family)

TimL
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by TimL

Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)

TimL
Fisera (genus) (Unidentified Fisera moths) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by TimL

Fisera (genus)

TimL
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by TimL

Miridae (family)

TimL
Caedicia sp. (genus) (Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by TimL

Caedicia sp. (genus)

TimL
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Nov 2018 by TimL

Mutusca brevicornis

TimL
Halone coryphoea (Eastern Halone moth) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Nov 2018 by TimL

Halone coryphoea

TimL
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 1 Nov 2018 by TimL

Coccinella transversalis

TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by RodDeb

Pogona barbata

RodDeb
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 19 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock

Pogona barbata

JohnBundock
Senostoma sp. (genus) (A parasitoid tachinid fly) at Acton, ACT - 15 Oct 2018 by TimL

Senostoma sp. (genus)

TimL
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Oct 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra

Tachyglossus aculeatus

BIrdsinCanberra
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Oct 2018 by RodDeb

Pogona barbata

RodDeb
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Hackett, ACT - 24 Sep 2018 by Alison Milton

Graphium macleayanum

Alison Milton
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 21 Sep 2018 by RodDeb

Podargus strigoides

RodDeb
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 13 Sep 2018 by RodDeb

Podargus strigoides

RodDeb
Petroica rodinogaster (Pink Robin) at Acton, ACT - 3 Sep 2018 by Alison Milton

Petroica rodinogaster

Alison Milton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2018 by Alison Milton

Cracticus torquatus

Alison Milton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 10 Aug 2018 by RodDeb

Anthochaera carunculata

RodDeb
Pseudocheirus peregrinus (Common Ringtail Possum) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2018 by RodDeb

Pseudocheirus peregrinus

RodDeb
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2018 by RodDeb

Aquila audax

RodDeb
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2018 by RobParnell

Lampides boeticus

RobParnell
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 May 2018 by RodDeb

Apis mellifera

RodDeb
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb

Amegilla sp. (genus)

RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb

Theclinesthes serpentata

RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb

Junonia villida

RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb

Theclinesthes serpentata

RodDeb
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb

Lampides boeticus

RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb

Theclinesthes serpentata

RodDeb
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2018 by Christine

Jalmenus evagoras

Christine
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Acton, ACT - 1 Mar 2015 by Christine

Phalaenoides glycinae

Christine
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Canberra Central, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by TimL
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by TimL
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Tim L
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by TimL
Bolbitiaceae at Hackett, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Pogonella minutus (Tiny two-spined treehopper) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by TimL
Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Canberra Central, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Cicadellidae (family) (Unidentified leafhopper) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Chaetophyes compacta (Tube spittlebug) at Acton, ACT - 6 Dec 2018 by TimL
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Dec 2018 by HelenCross
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Hackett, ACT - 2 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Pachycoelia sp. (genus) (A darkling beetle) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Pollanisus subdolosa or other (A Forester moth) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by TimL
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Pollanisus cyanota (A Forester moth (Procidinae)) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by TimL
Polistes (Polistella) humilis (Common Paper Wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Sphecidae or Crabronidae (families) (Unidentified sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Hackett, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Acanthosomatidae (family) (Unidentified Acanthosomatid shield bug) at Hackett, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by TimL
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Acton, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by TimL
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL
Chaetophyes compacta (Tube spittlebug) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL
Bembecinus sp. (genus) (A sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by Tim L
Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by TimL
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Acton, ACT - 22 Nov 2018 by Tim L
Lasiocampidae (family) (Snout moth) at Canberra Central, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by Tim L
Ripiphoridae (family) (Wedge-shaped beetle) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by Tim L
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by TimL
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by TimL
Hypodoxa muscosaria (Textured Emerald) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by TimL
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by TimL
Fisera (genus) (Unidentified Fisera moths) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by TimL
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by TimL
Caedicia sp. (genus) (Katydid) at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2018 by TimL
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Nov 2018 by TimL
Halone coryphoea (Eastern Halone moth) at Hackett, ACT - 1 Nov 2018 by TimL
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 1 Nov 2018 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 19 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Senostoma sp. (genus) (A parasitoid tachinid fly) at Acton, ACT - 15 Oct 2018 by TimL
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Hackett, ACT - 11 Oct 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Hackett, ACT - 6 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Hackett, ACT - 24 Sep 2018 by Alison Milton
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 21 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Acton, ACT - 13 Sep 2018 by RodDeb
Petroica rodinogaster (Pink Robin) at Acton, ACT - 3 Sep 2018 by Alison Milton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Acton, ACT - 29 Aug 2018 by Alison Milton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Acton, ACT - 10 Aug 2018 by RodDeb
Pseudocheirus peregrinus (Common Ringtail Possum) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2018 by RodDeb
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2018 by RodDeb
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Acton, ACT - 24 May 2018 by RobParnell
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 May 2018 by RodDeb
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Acton, ACT - 28 Mar 2018 by RodDeb
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 29 Jan 2018 by Christine
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Acton, ACT - 1 Mar 2015 by Christine

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 17 Apr 2019 01:41 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
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