Proszynellus sp. (genus)

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Proszynellus sp. (genus)	12 Feb 2023	MichaelMulvaney
Sondra sp. (genus)	26 Jan 2023	KorinneM
Unidentified	26 Jan 2023	KorinneM

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Didn't have much light, so high ISO images that were dark to begin with. I've deNoised them and upped things to bring out detail a bit, but I don't think altered the colours. It was ridiculously cute and I don't think matches exactly anything here. The waving white pedilaps (sp?)...!!! Edit: after seeing what I think is the same spider the following day, I think it's Sondra sp.

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KorinneM wrote:

12 Feb 2023

@MichaelMulvaney @YumiCallaway any thoughts of whether this can be categorised into the 'Sondra sp.' genus?

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

12 Feb 2023

The general colouring and hairiness is about right but the side profile looks wrong )ie the head is too low) but I cannot think of a better option

woyapp wrote:

12 Feb 2023

I've looked into this one and consulted some others, the suggestion is it's a penultimate male of the genus Proszynellus.
Apparently the fluffy white palps are a diagnostic feature of the genus.

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

12 Feb 2023

Thanks Emma - a new one for me

KorinneM wrote:

12 Feb 2023

@MichaelMulvaney @woyapp Thank you both! Cool! I've got some other shots of similar looking spiders some of which I think are better shots. When and if I ever get enough time to go through my catalogue of photos, I'll get some up. It's interesting, because I've seen an ultra tiny version of this and then a larger version, where there are clear patterns on the abdomen.

woyapp wrote:

12 Feb 2023

A new one for me too Michael, but that happens surprisingly often!
KorinneM, I look forward to seeing more when you have a chance!

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Proszynellus sp. (genus) Scientific name
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1 Abundance
25 Jan 2023 07:27 PM Recorded on
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Less than 5mm Animal size

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