Opisthoncus
Opisthoncus jumping spider at Cook, ACT
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| Opisthoncus | MichaelMulvaney | 4 Nov 2021 | |
| Opisthoncus | CathB | 4 Nov 2021 |
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One of many jumping spiders that have built shelters among old Cassinia flowers. They usually retreat quickly when approached but this one was busy with its prey, allowing a view into the silk-lined shelter.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.073877-35.266548
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- Places Cook, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 24 Oct 2021 03:12 PM Recorded on
- CathB Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
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- CathB Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Opisthoncus sp. (genus) Jumping or peacock spiders (Salticidae) Spiders
Species information
- Opisthoncus Scientific name
- Opisthoncus jumping spider Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1083m Recorded at altitude
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