Simaethula sp. (genus)

A jumping spider at Murrumbateman, NSW

Simaethula sp. (genus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Nov 2023
Simaethula sp. (genus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Nov 2023
Simaethula sp. (genus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Simaethula sp. (genus) 7 Feb 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Simaethula sp. (genus) 7 Feb 2024 Harrisi
Simaethula sp. (genus) 30 Nov 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Salticidae (family) 20 Nov 2023 SimoneC

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This spider was in the centre of web between two branches. I was surprised when I looked at the close up to see that it looked like a jumping spider with its abdomen curled around

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   30 Nov 2023
Yes it has me wondering what is happening as well

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Megachile (Hackeriapis) canifrons at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Nov 2024 by SimoneC
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Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Oct 2024 by SimoneC
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Oct 2024 by SimoneC
Leptogaster sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Oct 2024 by SimoneC
Trocnada dorsigera (A leafhopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Oct 2024 by SimoneC
Heteroteucha dichroella (A Concealer moth (Wingia Group)) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Oct 2024 by SimoneC
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Furrow Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Oct 2024 by SimoneC
Ectinorhynchus variabilis (A Stiletto Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Oct 2024 by SimoneC
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Ischnura aurora (Aurora Bluetail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Aglaotilla sp. (genus) (Australian Velvet Ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Sep 2024 by SimoneC
Melithreptus brevirostris (Brown-headed Honeyeater) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Jul 2024 by SimoneC
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 May 2024 by SimoneC
Sapromyza brunneovittata (A lauxid fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Apr 2024 by SimoneC
Erythraeidae (family) (Erythraeid mite) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Apr 2024 by SimoneC
Oudemansiella gigaspora group (Rooting Shank) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Apr 2024 by SimoneC
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Apr 2024 by SimoneC
Oriolus sagittatus (Olive-backed Oriole) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Apr 2024 by SimoneC
Depressa albicosta (A lauxid fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Megachile (Eutricharaea) macularis (Leafcutter bee, Megachilid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Belenois java (Caper White) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Terentius convexus (Hornless treehopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Mar 2024 by SimoneC
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Rodolia cardinalis (Vedalia Beetle or Cardinal Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Elhamma australasiae (Elhamma) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Myrmecia fulvipes (Red-legged Toothless bull ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Strepsicrates infensa (an Olethreutine moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Amata (genus) (Handmaiden Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Trametes coccinea (Scarlet Bracket) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna laesa species complex (Laesa leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Hylaeorhiza) nubilosus (A yellow-spotted masked bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Laeviscolia frontalis (Two-spot hairy flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Pseudofoenus sp. (genus) (Unidentified bee-parasite wasp, burrowing bee parasite wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Pachyprosopis (Pachyprosopula) kellyi at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Acanthinevania sp. (genus) (Hatchet wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Pachyprosopis (Pachyprosopis) haematostoma (A bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Parasynthemis regina (Royal Tigertail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Feb 2024 by SimoneC
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Tortricopsis pyroptis (A Concealer moth (Wingia Group)) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Ceriana (Sphiximorpha) breviscapa (Wasp-mimic hoverfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Macrosiagon sp. (genus) (Ripiphorid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Aporocera (Aporocera) erosa (A leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Cleobora mellyi (Southern Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Euryglossa terminata (Native bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Callohesma calliopsella at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Monolepta sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Diomus notescens (Little two-spotted ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Rosopaella leurensis (A leafhopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Spilostethus pacificus (Milkweed bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Morna florens (Shield bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Cixiidae sp. (family) (Cixiid planthopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Euryglossa sp. (genus) (A native bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Leucospis sp. (genus) (Leucospid wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Agriomyia sp. (genus) (Yellow flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Megachile lucidiventris (Resin bee, Megachilid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Dec 2023 by SimoneC
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Yoyetta robertsonae (Clicking Ambertail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Ceratognathus sp. (genus) (A stag beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Rosopaella cuprea (A leafhopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Austrotephritis sp. (genus) (Fruit fly or Seed fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Cecidomyiidae (family) (Gall gnat) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Lalage tricolor (White-winged Triller) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Arsipoda chrysis (Flea beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) minusculus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Eurys sp. (genus) (Eurys sawfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Williamsita sp. (genus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Megachile (Eutricharaea) maculariformis (Gold-tipped leafcutter bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Rutilia (Ameniamima) argentifera (A Bristle fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Labium sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Anestia semiochrea (Marbled Footman) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopoides) bituberculatus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Nov 2023 by SimoneC
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Nov 2023 by SimoneC

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  • 16 Nov 2023 02:41 PM Recorded on
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