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Garden jumping spider

Opisthoncus sp.

Description:

Known as pussy-cat spiders because of their pretty face, this colorful garden jumping spider is common in Australia and possibly occurs in all states. They are very variable in appearance. http://www.arachne.org.au/01_cms/details...

Habitat:

In the garden... On the faithful lime tree (Citrus).

Notes:

http://www.arachne.org.au/01_cms/details...

1 Species ID Suggestions

stho002
stho002 10 years ago
Garden jumping spider
Opisthoncus sp.


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1 Comment

MartinL
MartinL 10 years ago

Thanks Stephen

MartinL
Spotted by
MartinL

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Sep 25, 2013
Submitted on Sep 25, 2013

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