Skip to main content
Today is World Environment Day!
Close

ternate island jumping spider

Cosmophasis sp.

Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

-3.36229, 135.496

Field Notes

Description:

you should totally take a good look at this jumping spider!!! it's legs are golden, and it's body is striped with blue, it was such a treat looking at it!

Habitat:

tropical climate, sea level

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
JaniekevanDijk
yes, Scott Frazier's collection is indeed very interesting, I've had some contact with him about another spotting of mine, https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1954636002 thanks again for all you help!
Mark Ridgway
You might find Scott Frazier's collection handy. He lived in Papua for many years. http://www.projectnoah.org/users/Scott%20Frazier
JaniekevanDijk
wow, thanks so much!!! I didn't think this spider would ever be identified, because there are so many spiders and insects in Papua that have never been described. It is so cool that you found out what kind it is!
Mark Ridgway
It's Cosmophasis sp. You can read some here... https://spinelesswonders.smugmug.com/keyword/ternate%20island%20jumping%20spider/
JaniekevanDijk
thanks, I will definitely be looking into you suggestions :)
Mark Ridgway
Not a Maratus (peacock spider) as they have an extra colourful flap or fan on top of the abdomen for display... but it sure is a pretty jumping spider.
Machi
One of the peacock jumping spiders I think

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Jumping Spiders of the World
Mission
Wildlife of South East Asia
Photographed
PublishedOctober 28, 2017

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies