Euryopis splendens

Splendid tick spider at Scullin, ACT

Euryopis splendens at Scullin, ACT - 14 Nov 2020
Euryopis splendens at Scullin, ACT - 14 Nov 2020
Euryopis splendens at Scullin, ACT - 14 Nov 2020
Euryopis splendens at Scullin, ACT - 14 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Euryopis splendens 20 Nov 2020 YumiCallaway
Euryopis splendens 20 Nov 2020 YumiCallaway
Unidentified 20 Nov 2020 AlisonMilton

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A very ambitious spider. Its prey is at least three times its size.

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Nearby sightings

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Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Isopeda or Isopedella sp. (genus) (Huntsman) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Spondyliaspis plicatuloides (Shell Lerps) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) jocosa (Leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Psyllidae sp. (family) (Unidentified psyllid or lerp insect) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Platybrachys decemmacula (Green-faced gum hopper) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Zygometis xanthogaster (Crab spider or Flower spider) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 7 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by AlisonMilton
Sepsidae (family) (Ant fly) at Higgins, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Pterohelaeus striatopunctatus (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Marasmius oreades (Fairy-ring Champignon) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Antitrogus morbillosus (Tableland pasture scarab) at Scullin, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by AlisonMilton
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Scullin, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Heoclisis fundata (Antlion lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 12 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Lepidoscia (genus) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Titinia tenuis (Titinia weevil) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Polyrhachis phryne (A spiny ant) at Scullin, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Scullin, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Scullin, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Jul 2019 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Elaphodes cervinus (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Clania ignobilis (Faggot Case Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Scullin, ACT - 7 May 2017 by Alison Milton

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  • 14 Nov 2020 08:17 AM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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