Pungalina sp. jumping spider

Found in most habitats along coastal eastern Australia, including Tasmania. A flattish jumper with thickened front legs.

I see them displaying a creeping cautious behaviour, often twisting the cephalothorax one way or the other while the abdomen remains stationary.

Around 5 mm length

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Nice one, Ruth. Very useful angle showing so much detail. Posted 4 years ago
1. Ruth Spigelman
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy. We spoke of this benefit before I think, as so many people favour taking the full front facial perspective of jumpers. This shot was a necessity as he just wouldn't keep still and I was time poor for hanging around for multiple images. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    That's right, the art of turning a downside into an upside. Posted 4 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Really gorgeous jumper! And so little! Posted 4 years ago

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