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Runcinia acuminata

Pointy Crab Spider at Cook, ACT

Runcinia acuminata at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2019
Runcinia acuminata at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2019
Runcinia acuminata at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2019
Runcinia acuminata at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2019
Runcinia acuminata at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2019
Runcinia acuminata at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2019
Runcinia acuminata at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2019
Runcinia acuminata at Cook, ACT - 5 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Runcinia acuminata 8 Nov 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Thomisidae sp. (family) 7 Nov 2019 CathB

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Lepidoscia euryptera (A case moth) at Cook, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by CathB Trigonidium sjostedti (Trigonidiid cricket) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by CathB Perilampus sp. (genus) (A Perilampid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Cook, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by CathB Suhpalacsa sp. (genus) (Owlfly) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Cook, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by CathB Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by CathB Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at Cook, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by CathB Pteronemobius sp. (genus) (Cricket) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by CathB Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by CathB Heliocosma (genus) (A Tortricid moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by CathB Peritropha oligodrachma (A twig moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by drakes Clubionidae (family) (Sac Spider) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by CathB Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by drakes Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Dec 2021 by CathB Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Dec 2021 by CathB Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around Spider) at Cook, ACT - 9 Dec 2021 by CathB Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by CathB Carenum tinctilatum (Digger carab beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by CathB Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by Tammy Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Cook, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by Tammy Coccinellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Cook, ACT - 12 Aug 2021 by CathB Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 12 Aug 2021 by CathB Acacia dealbata X Acacia decurrens (Silver x Green Wattle (Hybrid)) at Cook, ACT - 2 Aug 2021 by drakes Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jul 2021 by MattFox Cytaea severa (Severe Cytaea) at Cook, ACT - 7 May 2021 by CathB Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 7 May 2021 by CathB Austroicetes sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by CathB Maratus hesperus ("Venus" Peacock Spider) at Cook, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by CathB Amanita sp. (Amanita sp.) at Cook, ACT - 23 Mar 2021 by drakes Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by CathB Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by CathB Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by CathB Pediana sp. (genus) (A huntsman spider) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by CathB Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Cook, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by CathB Arsipoda holomelaena (Red-legged flea beetle) at Cook, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by CathB Melophorus perthensis (Field furnace ant) at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by CathB Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by CathB Katipo signoreti (Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by CathB Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Cook, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by CathB Polyporus arcularius at Cook, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by drakes Poecilohetaerus aquilus (A lauxaniid fly) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB Erodium crinitum (Native Crowfoot) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB Acizzia acaciaedecurrentis (Early Green Wattle Psyllid) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB Zelleria cynetica (Rectangular Ermine Moth) at Cook, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by CathB Briza minor (Shivery Grass) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by CathB Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by drakes Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton Drosera sp. (A Sundew) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton Paropsisterna nigerrima (Leaf beetle, Button beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton Thomisidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Sep 2020 by Tammy Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by drakes Collembola sp. (class) (Springtail) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by CathB Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by CathB Cacomantis pallidus (Pallid Cuckoo) at Cook, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by Tammy Riccia sp. (Liverwort) at Cook, ACT - 18 Aug 2020 by CathB Riccia cartilaginosa (Liverwort) at Cook, ACT - 18 Aug 2020 by CathB Anthoceros agrestis at Cook, ACT - 18 Aug 2020 by CathB Eccremidium sp. at Cook, ACT - 23 Jul 2020 by CathB Micromus tasmaniae (Tasmanian Brown Lacewing) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jul 2020 by CathB Phaeoceros sp. at Cook, ACT - 23 Jul 2020 by CathB Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Cook, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by drakes Amaranthus retroflexus (Redroot Amaranth) at Cook, ACT - 27 May 2020 by CathB Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 21 May 2020 by CathB Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Cook, ACT - 21 May 2020 by CathB Bovista (A puffball) at Cook, ACT - 10 May 2020 by drakes Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2020 by CathB Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by CathB Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Mar 2020 by CathB Panicum capillare/hillmanii (Exotic/Invasive Panic Grass) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by CathB Rumex acetosella (Sheep Sorrel) at Cook, ACT - 2 Mar 2020 by CathB Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Cook, ACT - 27 Feb 2020 by CathB Thyene concinna (Creeping Jumper) at Cook, ACT - 15 Feb 2020 by CathB Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Cook, ACT - 7 Feb 2020 by CathB Glenoleon meteoricus (Patch-wing Glenoleon) at Cook, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by CathB Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by CathB Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by CathB Austroicetes sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by CathB Syllitus grammicus (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by CathB Sphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphex digger wasp) at Cook, ACT - 4 Jan 2020 by CathB Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by CathB Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by CathB Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth) at Cook, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by CathB Gnaphosidae or Trochanteriidae (families) (Flat spider) at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2019 by CathB Yoyetta australicta (Southern Ticking Ambertail) at Cook, ACT - 1 Dec 2019 by CathB Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 19 Nov 2019 by CathB Bromus diandrus (Great Brome) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2019 by CathB
Lepidoscia euryptera (A case moth) at Cook, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by CathB
Trigonidium sjostedti (Trigonidiid cricket) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2023 by CathB
Perilampus sp. (genus) (A Perilampid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB
Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Cook, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by CathB
Suhpalacsa sp. (genus) (Owlfly) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Platyptilia celidotus (Plume Moth) at Cook, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by CathB
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB
Siphanta sp. (genus) (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Cook, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by CathB
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Cook, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by CathB
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by CathB
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at Cook, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by CathB
Pteronemobius sp. (genus) (Cricket) at Cook, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by CathB
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by CathB
Heliocosma (genus) (A Tortricid moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB
Balta spuria (A Balta Cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 12 Apr 2022 by CathB
Peritropha oligodrachma (A twig moth) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Cook, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by drakes
Clubionidae (family) (Sac Spider) at Cook, ACT - 13 Jan 2022 by CathB
Anachloris subochraria (Golden Grass Carpet) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by drakes
Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Dec 2021 by CathB
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Dec 2021 by CathB
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around Spider) at Cook, ACT - 9 Dec 2021 by CathB
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by CathB
Carenum tinctilatum (Digger carab beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by CathB
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Cook, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by Tammy
Coccinellidae sp. (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Cook, ACT - 12 Aug 2021 by CathB
Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 12 Aug 2021 by CathB
Acacia dealbata X Acacia decurrens (Silver x Green Wattle (Hybrid)) at Cook, ACT - 2 Aug 2021 by drakes
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jul 2021 by MattFox
Cytaea severa (Severe Cytaea) at Cook, ACT - 7 May 2021 by CathB
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 7 May 2021 by CathB
Austroicetes sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by CathB
Maratus hesperus ("Venus" Peacock Spider) at Cook, ACT - 16 Apr 2021 by CathB
Amanita sp. (Amanita sp.) at Cook, ACT - 23 Mar 2021 by drakes
Tetrigidae (family) (Pygmy grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by CathB
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 5 Feb 2021 by CathB
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Cook, ACT - 25 Jan 2021 by CathB
Pediana sp. (genus) (A huntsman spider) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by CathB
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Cook, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by CathB
Arsipoda holomelaena (Red-legged flea beetle) at Cook, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by CathB
Melophorus perthensis (Field furnace ant) at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by CathB
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by CathB
Katipo signoreti (Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by CathB
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Cook, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by CathB
Polyporus arcularius at Cook, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by drakes
Poecilohetaerus aquilus (A lauxaniid fly) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB
Erodium crinitum (Native Crowfoot) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB
Acizzia acaciaedecurrentis (Early Green Wattle Psyllid) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB
Zelleria cynetica (Rectangular Ermine Moth) at Cook, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by CathB
Briza minor (Shivery Grass) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by CathB
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by drakes
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Drosera sp. (A Sundew) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna nigerrima (Leaf beetle, Button beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Thomisidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Sep 2020 by Tammy
Acacia genistifolia (Early Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by drakes
Collembola sp. (class) (Springtail) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by CathB
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Cook, ACT - 2 Sep 2020 by CathB
Cacomantis pallidus (Pallid Cuckoo) at Cook, ACT - 1 Sep 2020 by Tammy
Riccia sp. (Liverwort) at Cook, ACT - 18 Aug 2020 by CathB
Riccia cartilaginosa (Liverwort) at Cook, ACT - 18 Aug 2020 by CathB
Anthoceros agrestis at Cook, ACT - 18 Aug 2020 by CathB
Eccremidium sp. at Cook, ACT - 23 Jul 2020 by CathB
Micromus tasmaniae (Tasmanian Brown Lacewing) at Cook, ACT - 23 Jul 2020 by CathB
Phaeoceros sp. at Cook, ACT - 23 Jul 2020 by CathB
Oudemansiella 'radicata group' (Rooting shank) at Cook, ACT - 22 Jun 2020 by drakes
Amaranthus retroflexus (Redroot Amaranth) at Cook, ACT - 27 May 2020 by CathB
Dasytinae (subfamily) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Cook, ACT - 21 May 2020 by CathB
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Cook, ACT - 21 May 2020 by CathB
Bovista (A puffball) at Cook, ACT - 10 May 2020 by drakes
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2020 by CathB
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 9 Mar 2020 by CathB
Pergagrapta polita (Sawfly) at Cook, ACT - 6 Mar 2020 by CathB
Panicum capillare/hillmanii (Exotic/Invasive Panic Grass) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by CathB
Rumex acetosella (Sheep Sorrel) at Cook, ACT - 2 Mar 2020 by CathB
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Cook, ACT - 27 Feb 2020 by CathB
Thyene concinna (Creeping Jumper) at Cook, ACT - 15 Feb 2020 by CathB
Tiliqua rugosa (Shingleback Lizard) at Cook, ACT - 7 Feb 2020 by CathB
Glenoleon meteoricus (Patch-wing Glenoleon) at Cook, ACT - 6 Feb 2020 by CathB
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2020 by CathB
Meranoplus sp. (genus) (Shield Ant) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by CathB
Austroicetes sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by CathB
Syllitus grammicus (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2020 by CathB
Sphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphex digger wasp) at Cook, ACT - 4 Jan 2020 by CathB
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 2 Jan 2020 by CathB
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by CathB
Epicoma contristis (Yellow-spotted Epicoma Moth) at Cook, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by CathB
Gnaphosidae or Trochanteriidae (families) (Flat spider) at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2019 by CathB
Yoyetta australicta (Southern Ticking Ambertail) at Cook, ACT - 1 Dec 2019 by CathB
Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Cook, ACT - 19 Nov 2019 by CathB
Bromus diandrus (Great Brome) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2019 by CathB

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Location information

Species information

  • Runcinia acuminata Scientific name
  • Pointy Crab Spider Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 5 Nov 2019 05:24 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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