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Biting jumping spider

Opisthoncus mordax

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A slim and dark brown jumping spider

Habitat:

On a gum leaf

Notes:

Thank you for the ID Atul .
This seems to be a variable spider and mine is similar to the Brisbane reference.
http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_jumpers/BitingJumpingSpider.htm

Reference Links:

The Find-a-spider Guide - jumping spider

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
MartinL
Thanks for doing my homework Atul. O. mordax seems to be the only one close to mine so I will go with that.
Atul
Hey Martin this one seems to be a male Opisthoncus sp. possibly Opisthoncus mordax.

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PublishedApril 24, 2014

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