Jumping or peacock spiders (Salticidae)
A good introduction to Australian Jumping & Peacock Spiders can be found at:
http://www.arachne.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=1096
Also view a catelogue of Australian peacock spiders at:
http://www.arachne.org.au/_dbase_upl/PECKHAMIA_148.1.pdf
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NateKingsford
wrote:
25 Aug 2025
Dorsal shots would help with ID if you have any
Opisthoncus sp. (genus)
YumiCallaway
wrote:
15 Aug 2025
Will look into your suggestion @Hejor1 ! What's known of their range is suspected to be driven by human transport (Hurni-Cranston & Hill, 2021) so it could be a possibility.
Cosmophasis sp. (genus)
CathB
wrote:
23 May 2025
Thanks Michael. There are a number of these orange-faced spiders with their spotty abdomens in the Euophryinae sp. (undescribed) category. Golden palps are usually plainer.
Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps'
Significant sightings
- Maratus robinsoni at Oallen, NSW
- Maratus hesperus at Uriarra Village, ACT
- Myrmarachne (genus) at Sea Acres National Park
- Maratus harrisi at Kosciuszko National Park
- Maratus harrisi at Yaouk, NSW
- Maratus hesperus at Yaouk, NSW
- Maratus watagansi at ANBG
- Maratus hesperus at Tharwa, ACT
- Maratus harrisi at Yaouk, NSW
- Maratus anomalus at Oallen, NSW
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