Opisthoncus grassator

Jumping spider at Hughes, ACT

Opisthoncus grassator at Hughes, ACT - 18 Apr 2022
Opisthoncus grassator at Hughes, ACT - 18 Apr 2022
Opisthoncus grassator at Hughes, ACT - 18 Apr 2022
Opisthoncus grassator at Hughes, ACT - 18 Apr 2022
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Identification history

Opisthoncus grassator 20 Apr 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Opisthoncus grassator 18 Apr 2022 Amata
Unidentified 18 Apr 2022 LisaH

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I think this is a female spider, clenching a deceased male? The 4th photo shows her woven nest (I assume) between two leaves.

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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