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Aussie Bronze Jumper-female

Helpis minitabunda

Description:

A delicate jumping spider about 8mm long, with reddish-brown and white markings. The four first row of eyes were prominent. Palps were white and "furry". Legs were banded and hardly discernable nearer the body. Pic #1 she lifted her head and looked at me !

Habitat:

garden. This female was spotted on the outside wall by the garden.

Notes:

The females look quite different to males. Also called "Threatening Spider"

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Leuba Ridgway
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Leuba Ridgway

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Nov 4, 2012
Submitted on Nov 4, 2012

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