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Spotted Jumping Spider - Opisthoncus polyphemus The females have a body length of 8-9 mm and the males have a 6-7 mm body. The females are a light yellow-orange with the males are a dark red-brown. The body has white markings, and have obvious dark circles surrounding the eyes which make them seem seemed bigger than normal. The eyes are arranged in two rows and the first pair is large and forward facing. They can turn their head to look at things around them.<br />
This species roams foliage during the day hunting for arthropods (including spiders) and insects. They are inquisitive and will often jump onto the camera lens. The female spider rolls a leaf into a tube to make a retreat where she lays her eggs in a sac. <br />
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Spotted Jumping Spider - Opisthoncus polyphemus

The females have a body length of 8-9 mm and the males have a 6-7 mm body. The females are a light yellow-orange with the males are a dark red-brown. The body has white markings, and have obvious dark circles surrounding the eyes which make them seem seemed bigger than normal. The eyes are arranged in two rows and the first pair is large and forward facing. They can turn their head to look at things around them.
This species roams foliage during the day hunting for arthropods (including spiders) and insects. They are inquisitive and will often jump onto the camera lens. The female spider rolls a leaf into a tube to make a retreat where she lays her eggs in a sac.

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    comments (7)

  1. Lovely looking spider. Posted 4 years ago
    1. An attractive specimen Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
  2. Very cute Posted 4 years ago
  3. Hi Niel, this is a female. The males are completely different in appearance. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thanks Ruth Posted 4 years ago
  4. Great shot, also very useful for identification as it shows so much. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thanks Ferdy Posted 4 years ago

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Opisthoncus polyphemus is a species of jumping spider found in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Apr 19, 2021. Captured Apr 19, 2021 13:50 in 58-82 Terrace Falls Rd, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/14.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO1000
  • 105mm