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Mopsus mormon Karsch
The genus Mopsus has only one spider . It is the largest Australian jumping spider, found throughout the warmer regions in the northern part of Australia down as far as Coffs Harbour. Green Jumping spiders are large, beautiful, fast spiders and aggressive predators. They hunt actively on foliage in the day time and can inflict a painful but not lethal bite with large fangs. Due to the whiskers on the sides of their faces and their big eyes the males have a strange baboon-like appearance. Females and males are about the same size, unusual in spiders where males are often smaller. Both males and females hunt during the daytime, camouflaged against green leaves. Often you can't spot them until they move. They are ready biters and can inflict severe pain. Females build their nests and egg sacs between leaves. They prey on insects and other spiders.
Spotted on Oct 24, 2013
Submitted on Oct 24, 2013
55 Comments (1–25)
These little guys are so photogenic! Great photos Mac! Congratulations!
Awesome series! Congratulations...
Incredible spotting!!
Congratulations Mac. Awesome series
Amazing default picture!
Great series!
Magnificent series..congratulations Mac :)
Congratulations Mac, wonderful photography!
Congratulations MacChristiansen!
Nice hairdo!
Congratulations Mac.. It's beutiful series.. I like the color of the hair.. It's very cool.. :)
Oh my god! I am in love! SO CUTE!
A very big thanks to all for your comments on this spotting
Interesting spotting ! Congrats!!
Congratulations Mac Christiansen !!
Great spotting
Wow!!! Your excellent shot has made this spider world famous overnight!!!! BTW great hairstyle!!!
Oh, I love that your spider is famous! Superb shot (forgot to mention that in my previous comment :) )
Awesome spider! Well done Mac!
Congrats MacChristiansen! Great macro shots!
Congratulations, Mac!
Great series Mac!
Very nice series! Congratulations on your spotting of the week! :)
Wow..Great capture :-)
Congrats Mac!