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Wattle jumping spider

Opisthoncus parcedentatus

Description:

A small salticid spider about 10mm long exploring broad leafed acacia.

Habitat:

In a local nature reserve.

Notes:

"The male may be currently known as Opisthoncus mordax. They are quite variable in appearance and size, being mostly light brown with strong white markings and darker markings like a series of paisley teardrops running down the abdomen" Arachne.org.au
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:b...

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The MnMs
The MnMs 9 years ago

Tiny beauty, Mark!

Mark Ridgway
Spotted by
Mark Ridgway

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Oct 14, 2014
Submitted on Oct 16, 2014

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