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Biting Jumping Spider ( Opisthoncus sp. possibly O. mordax) There is some disputing information stating that it is difficult to determine the correct species and that only with examination of the genitalia the correct species can be identified .  Australia,Biting Jumping Spider,Eamw spiders,Geotagged,Opisthoncus mordax Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Biting Jumping Spider ( Opisthoncus sp. possibly O. mordax)

There is some disputing information stating that it is difficult to determine the correct species and that only with examination of the genitalia the correct species can be identified .

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  1. Despite there being some doubt, I went ahead with species creation. Found this reference which seems convincing:
    http://www.bushpea.com/ar/pg/all/h/jumping%20spider%20(opisthoncus%20mordax)%2006.html
    Posted 7 years ago

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Opisthoncus mordax, the Biting Jumping Spider, is a jumping spider that occurs in Australia.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jan 3, 2018. Captured in 78 Tanderra Way, Karana Downs QLD 4306, Australia.