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Ant mimic jumping spider

Description:

This small black spider was too chubby and solitary to be a real ant. Its the first one that I've seen although they are fairly popular as spottings.

Habitat:

On eucalyptus leaf

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4 Comments

MartinL
MartinL 10 years ago

Thanks Saumya, those eyes sure are fascinating.

Saumya Wanniarachchi
Saumya Wanniarachchi 10 years ago

What ever they do to mimic ants they cant hide their beautiful eyes !

MartinL
MartinL 10 years ago

Thank you Mark.
Nice to finally see one.

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

Good shots Martin.

MartinL
Spotted by
MartinL

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Nov 17, 2013
Submitted on Nov 17, 2013

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