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Jovial Jumping Spider

Apricia jovialis

Description:

flattish jumper with rather chubby front legs. The female has obvious white hairs on the pedipalps and a strong, yellow-banded pattern at the rear of the upper surface of the abdomen. Mostly black with orange legs.

Habitat:

On the side of the house , near others spider's webs.

Notes:

It displays a creeping cautious behaviour, often twisting the cephalothorax one way or the other while the abdomen remains stationary.

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CharliePrice
Spotted by
CharliePrice

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Spotted on Dec 17, 2014
Submitted on Dec 18, 2014

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