Helpis minitabunda

Jumping spider found in the east/south-east of the country. Female 10 mm body length

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Exceptionally well focused! Posted 3 years ago
1. Ruth Spigelman
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy, glad you enjoyed. She seemed to have no issue walking across this cactus, unlike myself who regularly gets a spike or two when I'm potting it up for example. Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    A larger "cactus" walk:
    
    Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
  2. 1. Ruth Spigelman
      
      Lion
      
      That's amazing. I'd like to see a human do that. I love the erect tail, I assume for balance? Posted 3 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Yes, I think so.
        
        Humans did use the Ankaran tsingy (different one, but also in Madagascar) as a hideout or stronghold against rival tribes:
        
        You can still pick up hints from this ancient rivalry. When entering a cave in this area, our guide couldn't join, as he's from the "wrong" tribe. Also, no hats, and pointing at anything is disrespectful, so don't do that.
        
        Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago

Flavio

Lion

Very nice angle Ruth ;-) Posted 3 years ago
1. Ruth Spigelman
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! Posted 3 years ago

The Aussie Bronze Jumping Spider

"Helpis minitabunda" is a jumping spider. A widespread species in the east and south east of Australia and in Papua New Guinea, usually found on foliage in moist areas.

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by Ruth Spigelman