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Garden jumping spider

Opisthoncus sp.

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

Known as pussy-cat spiders because of their pretty face, this colorful garden jumping spider is common in Australia and possibly occurs in all states. They are very variable in appearance.
http://www.arachne.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=947

Habitat:

In the garden...
On the faithful lime tree (Citrus).

Notes:

http://www.arachne.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=947

Species ID Suggestions

Garden jumping spider

Opisthoncus sp.
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International Spider Survey

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PublishedSeptember 25, 2013

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