Featured sightings

Featured sightings

Spiders

Huntsman spiders (Sparassidae)
Jumping or peacock spiders (Salticidae)
Wolf spiders (Lycosidae)
Other hunting spiders
Orb-weaving spiders (several families)
Trapdoor, Funnelweb or Mouse spiders (Mygalomorphae)
Other web-building spiders
Water spiders (Pisauridae)

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Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 12 Jan 2025 by MarkT

Cymbacha ocellata

Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Yass River, NSW - 17 Dec 2024 by SenexRugosus

Argiope keyserlingi

Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Dec 2024 by TimL

Euryopis umbilicata

Arkys curtulus (Bird-dropping Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2024 by amiessmacro

Arkys curtulus

Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Oct 2024 by MarkT

Latrodectus hasselti

Maratus calcitrans (Kicking peacock spider) at Forde, ACT - 23 Sep 2024 by DPRees125

Maratus calcitrans

Isopeda canberrana (Canberra Huntsman Spider) at Melba, ACT - 30 Jul 2024 by kasiaaus

Isopeda canberrana

Ordgarius magnificus (Magnificent Spider) at QPRC LGA - 13 Apr 2024 by Wandiyali

Ordgarius magnificus

Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2024 by AniseStar

Phonognatha graeffei

Leucauge dromedaria (Silver dromedary spider) at Dawson Street Gardens - 2 Mar 2024 by Hejor1

Leucauge dromedaria

Dolomedes facetus (Crafty Fishing Spider) at QPRC LGA - 17 Feb 2024 by JaneR

Dolomedes facetus

Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Jan 2024 by MarkT

Opisthoncus sp. (genus)

Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at QPRC LGA - 25 Jan 2024 by MarkT

Oxyopes sp. (genus)

Holoplatys planissima (Common ultraflat jumping spider, Grooved jumping spider) at Higgins Woodland - 6 Dec 2023 by Untidy

Holoplatys planissima

Maratus hesperus (Venus Peacock Spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Oct 2023 by KorinneM

Maratus hesperus

Maratus proszynskii (Peacock spider) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 1 Oct 2023 by patrickcox

Maratus proszynskii

Maratus proszynskii (Peacock spider) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 1 Oct 2023 by patrickcox

Maratus proszynskii

Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Majura, ACT - 13 Sep 2023 by jb2602

Euryopis umbilicata

Maratus chrysomelas (Variable Peacock Spider) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 10 Sep 2023 by patrickcox

Maratus chrysomelas

Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel

Hortophora sp. (genus)

Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 2 Feb 2023 by MarkT

Latrodectus hasselti

Jotus frosti (Frost's jumping spider) at Cotter River, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by patrickcox

Jotus frosti

Maratus vespertilio (Bat-like peacock spider) at Throsby, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by patrickcox

Maratus vespertilio

Maratus calcitrans (Kicking peacock spider) at Acton, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by amiessmacro

Maratus calcitrans

Euophryinae sp.(Undescribed) (subfamily) (A jumping spider) at Campbell, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by patrickcox

Euophryinae sp.(Undescribed) (subfamily)

Maratus calcitrans (Kicking peacock spider) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by Harrisi

Maratus calcitrans

Jotus auripes (Jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Aug 2022 by Boagshoags

Jotus auripes

Australomimetus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Pirate spider) at Yass River, NSW - 30 Jul 2022 by SenexRugosus

Australomimetus sp. (genus)

Lycosidae (family) (Wolf spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 14 May 2022 by SteveBorkowskis

Lycosidae (family)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 4 Feb 2022 by SteveBorkowskis

Austracantha minax

Acroaspis sp. (genus) (Twig Spider) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL

Acroaspis sp. (genus)

Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Evatt, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by TimL

Lehtinelagia sp. (genus)

Arkys curtulus (Bird-dropping Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2021 by TimL

Arkys curtulus

Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Evatt, ACT - 11 Nov 2021 by TimL

Neosparassus calligaster

Maratus calcitrans (Kicking peacock spider) at Cotter River, ACT - 28 Oct 2021 by Harrisi

Maratus calcitrans

Maratus vespertilio (Bat-like peacock spider) at Forde, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by Roger

Maratus vespertilio

Maratus pavonis (Dunn's peacock spider) at Evatt, ACT - 23 Oct 2021 by TimL

Maratus pavonis

Maratus vespertilio (Bat-like peacock spider) at Throsby, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by DPRees125

Maratus vespertilio

Maratus vespertilio (Bat-like peacock spider) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Oct 2021 by Boagshoags

Maratus vespertilio

Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Evatt, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by TimL

Isopeda sp. (genus)

Dysdera crocata (Slater-eating Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton

Dysdera crocata

Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Evatt, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by TimL

Neosparassus calligaster

Missulena occatoria (Red-headed Mouse Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by ConBoekel

Missulena occatoria

Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by Roger

Araneus circulissparsus (species group)

Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Melba, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by Bron

Araneus circulissparsus (species group)

Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by kasiaaus

Austracantha minax

Maratus harrisi (Harris's Peacock spider) at Mount Clear, ACT - 26 Nov 2020 by DerekC

Maratus harrisi

Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Macarthur, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by RodDeb

Oxyopes sp. (genus)

Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by CathB

Dolophones sp. (genus)

Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Evatt, ACT - 20 Sep 2020 by TimL

Neosparassus calligaster

Holoplatys invenusta (Jumping spider) at Macgregor, ACT - 12 Aug 2020 by Roger

Holoplatys invenusta

Maratus scutulatus (A jumping spider) at Macgregor, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Roger

Maratus scutulatus

Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Banks, ACT - 4 Mar 2020 by UserfaKgHkxs

Isopeda sp. (genus)

Arachnura higginsi (Scorpion-tailed Spider) at Greenway, ACT - 23 Feb 2020 by HarveyPerkins

Arachnura higginsi

Venatrix pictiventris (Four-spotted Huntress) at Kambah, ACT - 21 Feb 2020 by Marthijn

Venatrix pictiventris

Dolomedes sp. (genus) (Fishing spider) at Forde, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by dannymccreadie

Dolomedes sp. (genus)

Arbanitis sp. (genus) (An armoured trapdoor spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by HelenCross

Arbanitis sp. (genus)

Lycosidae (family) (Wolf spider) at Evatt, ACT - 19 Mar 2019 by TimL

Lycosidae (family)

Pisauridae (family) (Water spider) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Mar 2019 by Illilanga

Pisauridae (family)

Lycosidae (family) (Wolf spider) at Sutton, NSW - 18 Dec 2018 by Whirlwind

Lycosidae (family)

Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Kindervale, NSW - 8 Dec 2018 by Harrisi

Nicodamidae (family)

Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by Harrisi

Argiope keyserlingi

Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Nov 2018 by TimL

Tamopsis sp. (genus)

Maratus calcitrans (Kicking peacock spider) at Hackett, ACT - 12 Oct 2018 by Harrisi

Maratus calcitrans

Deinopidae (family) (Net-casting Spider) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Mar 2018 by SusanneG

Deinopidae (family)

Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Mar 2018 by CathB

Tamopsis sp. (genus)

Arbanitis sp. (genus) (An armoured trapdoor spider) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2018 by Harrisi

Arbanitis sp. (genus)

Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Cotter River, ACT - 12 Feb 2018 by MatthewFrawley

Arkys walckenaeri

Sidymella hirsuta (Hairy crab spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 1 Dec 2017 by Harrisi

Sidymella hirsuta

Maratus harrisi (Harris's Peacock spider) at Wombeyan Caves, NSW - 15 Nov 2017 by Harrisi

Maratus harrisi

Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Badge huntsman) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Jan 2017 by KenT

Neosparassus sp. (genus)

Missulena sp. (genus) (Mouse spider) at Lower Boro, NSW - 10 Jul 2016 by mcleana

Missulena sp. (genus)

Dysdera crocata (Slater-eating Spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Jan 2016 by Harrisi

Dysdera crocata

Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Evatt, ACT - 27 Sep 2015 by TimL

Philoponella congregabilis

Missulena occatoria (Red-headed Mouse Spider) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Sep 2014 by Harrisi

Missulena occatoria

Maratus proszynskii (Peacock spider) at Booth, ACT - 4 Nov 2013 by Harrisi

Maratus proszynskii

Maratus hesperus (Venus Peacock Spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Oct 2013 by Harrisi

Maratus hesperus

Pisauridae (family) (Water spider) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Nov 2011 by Illilanga

Pisauridae (family)

Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Nov 2011 by Bron

Araneus ginninderranus

Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 12 Jan 2025 by MarkT
Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Yass River, NSW - 17 Dec 2024 by SenexRugosus
Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 17 Dec 2024 by TimL
Arkys curtulus (Bird-dropping Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 4 Nov 2024 by amiessmacro
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 6 Oct 2024 by MarkT
Maratus calcitrans (Kicking peacock spider) at Forde, ACT - 23 Sep 2024 by DPRees125
Isopeda canberrana (Canberra Huntsman Spider) at Melba, ACT - 30 Jul 2024 by kasiaaus
Ordgarius magnificus (Magnificent Spider) at QPRC LGA - 13 Apr 2024 by Wandiyali
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Watson, ACT - 13 Mar 2024 by AniseStar
Leucauge dromedaria (Silver dromedary spider) at Dawson Street Gardens - 2 Mar 2024 by Hejor1
Dolomedes facetus (Crafty Fishing Spider) at QPRC LGA - 17 Feb 2024 by JaneR
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 25 Jan 2024 by MarkT
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at QPRC LGA - 25 Jan 2024 by MarkT
Holoplatys planissima (Common ultraflat jumping spider, Grooved jumping spider) at Higgins Woodland - 6 Dec 2023 by Untidy
Maratus hesperus (Venus Peacock Spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Oct 2023 by KorinneM
Maratus proszynskii (Peacock spider) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 1 Oct 2023 by patrickcox
Maratus proszynskii (Peacock spider) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 1 Oct 2023 by patrickcox
Euryopis umbilicata (Striped tick spider) at Majura, ACT - 13 Sep 2023 by jb2602
Maratus chrysomelas (Variable Peacock Spider) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 10 Sep 2023 by patrickcox
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Mar 2023 by ConBoekel
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 2 Feb 2023 by MarkT
Jotus frosti (Frost's jumping spider) at Cotter River, ACT - 26 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Maratus vespertilio (Bat-like peacock spider) at Throsby, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by patrickcox
Maratus calcitrans (Kicking peacock spider) at Acton, ACT - 15 Oct 2022 by amiessmacro
Euophryinae sp.(Undescribed) (subfamily) (A jumping spider) at Campbell, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Maratus calcitrans (Kicking peacock spider) at Stromlo, ACT - 21 Sep 2022 by Harrisi
Jotus auripes (Jumping spider) at Hackett, ACT - 27 Aug 2022 by Boagshoags
Australomimetus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Pirate spider) at Yass River, NSW - 30 Jul 2022 by SenexRugosus
Lycosidae (family) (Wolf spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 14 May 2022 by SteveBorkowskis
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 4 Feb 2022 by SteveBorkowskis
Acroaspis sp. (genus) (Twig Spider) at Acton, ACT - 31 Dec 2021 by TimL
Lehtinelagia sp. (genus) (Flower Spider or Crab Spider) at Evatt, ACT - 30 Nov 2021 by TimL
Arkys curtulus (Bird-dropping Arkys) at Acton, ACT - 25 Nov 2021 by TimL
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Evatt, ACT - 11 Nov 2021 by TimL
Maratus calcitrans (Kicking peacock spider) at Cotter River, ACT - 28 Oct 2021 by Harrisi
Maratus vespertilio (Bat-like peacock spider) at Forde, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by Roger
Maratus pavonis (Dunn's peacock spider) at Evatt, ACT - 23 Oct 2021 by TimL
Maratus vespertilio (Bat-like peacock spider) at Throsby, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by DPRees125
Maratus vespertilio (Bat-like peacock spider) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Oct 2021 by Boagshoags
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Evatt, ACT - 16 Sep 2021 by TimL
Dysdera crocata (Slater-eating Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 30 Aug 2021 by AlisonMilton
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Evatt, ACT - 13 Aug 2021 by TimL
Missulena occatoria (Red-headed Mouse Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by ConBoekel
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 10 Jan 2021 by Roger
Araneus circulissparsus (species group) (Speckled Orb-weaver) at Melba, ACT - 4 Jan 2021 by Bron
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by kasiaaus
Maratus harrisi (Harris's Peacock spider) at Mount Clear, ACT - 26 Nov 2020 by DerekC
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Macarthur, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by RodDeb
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Cook, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by CathB
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Evatt, ACT - 20 Sep 2020 by TimL
Holoplatys invenusta (Jumping spider) at Macgregor, ACT - 12 Aug 2020 by Roger
Maratus scutulatus (A jumping spider) at Macgregor, ACT - 31 Mar 2020 by Roger
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Banks, ACT - 4 Mar 2020 by UserfaKgHkxs
Arachnura higginsi (Scorpion-tailed Spider) at Greenway, ACT - 23 Feb 2020 by HarveyPerkins
Venatrix pictiventris (Four-spotted Huntress) at Kambah, ACT - 21 Feb 2020 by Marthijn
Dolomedes sp. (genus) (Fishing spider) at Forde, ACT - 21 Jan 2020 by dannymccreadie
Arbanitis sp. (genus) (An armoured trapdoor spider) at Acton, ACT - 18 Apr 2019 by HelenCross
Lycosidae (family) (Wolf spider) at Evatt, ACT - 19 Mar 2019 by TimL
Pisauridae (family) (Water spider) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Mar 2019 by Illilanga
Lycosidae (family) (Wolf spider) at Sutton, NSW - 18 Dec 2018 by Whirlwind
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Kindervale, NSW - 8 Dec 2018 by Harrisi
Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by Harrisi
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Nov 2018 by TimL
Maratus calcitrans (Kicking peacock spider) at Hackett, ACT - 12 Oct 2018 by Harrisi
Deinopidae (family) (Net-casting Spider) at Ainslie, ACT - 15 Mar 2018 by SusanneG
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Mar 2018 by CathB
Arbanitis sp. (genus) (An armoured trapdoor spider) at Acton, ACT - 23 Feb 2018 by Harrisi
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Cotter River, ACT - 12 Feb 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Sidymella hirsuta (Hairy crab spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 1 Dec 2017 by Harrisi
Maratus harrisi (Harris's Peacock spider) at Wombeyan Caves, NSW - 15 Nov 2017 by Harrisi
Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Badge huntsman) at Paddys River, ACT - 20 Jan 2017 by KenT
Missulena sp. (genus) (Mouse spider) at Lower Boro, NSW - 10 Jul 2016 by mcleana
Dysdera crocata (Slater-eating Spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 6 Jan 2016 by Harrisi
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Evatt, ACT - 27 Sep 2015 by TimL
Missulena occatoria (Red-headed Mouse Spider) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Sep 2014 by Harrisi
Maratus proszynskii (Peacock spider) at Booth, ACT - 4 Nov 2013 by Harrisi
Maratus hesperus (Venus Peacock Spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Oct 2013 by Harrisi
Pisauridae (family) (Water spider) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Nov 2011 by Illilanga
Araneus ginninderranus (Dondale's Orb-weaver) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Nov 2011 by Bron
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