Maratus griseus
Jumping spider at Florey, ACT
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| Maratus griseus | YumiCallaway | 31 Jan 2023 | |
| Opisthoncus nigrofemoratus | MichaelMulvaney | 26 Jan 2023 | |
| Unverified | KorinneM | 26 Jan 2023 |
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I really don't know the anatomy points for the various species well enough to narrow any further. I'll aim to get some photos in better lighting. This was all with high ISO/low light and has been deNoised and had exposure/brightness etc. altered to bring out detail.
5 comments
26 Jan 2023
the white crescent around the back of teh head, with paler blotches near the eyes is a good tip to teh Genus Opisthoncus and then go by the pattern on the top of teh abdomen
26 Jan 2023
@MichaelMulvaney I didn't know they could be so variable in colour either. That's something I'll keep in mind.
31 Jan 2023
@MichaelMulvaney I believe this is a juvenile Maratus griseus (yet to be updated in our taxonomy list), with links to reference photos on the species page if you'd like a closer look. Let me know if you disagree!
@KorinneM thanks for the effort in editing the pictures! It definitely helps with ID.
@KorinneM thanks for the effort in editing the pictures! It definitely helps with ID.
Location information
- Places Florey, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- KorinneM Recorded by
- Less than 5mm Animal size
Collections
- KorinneM Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Maratus griseus Jumping or peacock spiders (Salticidae) Spiders
Species information
- Maratus griseus Scientific name
- Jumping spider Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1488.7m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Hypoblemum villosum Maratus griseus Hypoblemum griseum
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