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Helpis minitabunda Commonly known as Aussie Bronze Jumper and also Threatening Jumper due to them often rising up and confronting when approached - of all the Jumpers I&#039;ve encountered, I&#039;ve found this species to be the most likely to jump on to the camera. <br />
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The male as seen here is very distinctive, larger than the female, with a flattish caput covered with white hairs. There are very large protruding chelicerae. <br />
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Male 12 mm body length Araneae,Aussie Bronze Jumper,Australia,Geotagged,Helpis minitabunda,Macro,Salticidae,Spider,Summer,Threatening Jumping spider,arachnid,arthropod,invertebrate,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Helpis minitabunda

Commonly known as Aussie Bronze Jumper and also Threatening Jumper due to them often rising up and confronting when approached - of all the Jumpers I've encountered, I've found this species to be the most likely to jump on to the camera.

The male as seen here is very distinctive, larger than the female, with a flattish caput covered with white hairs. There are very large protruding chelicerae.

Male 12 mm body length

    comments (4)

  1. Wonderful! I am always very mindful when photographing jumpers! They are so curious and interactive! Posted 5 years ago
    1. I wonder if its due to their reflection in the lens. Yet I've definitely seen different behaviors in different species. This one is also known for interacting with people a lot:
      https://www.jungledragon.com/specie/1295/photos
      Posted 5 years ago
      1. No it's the monster holding the lens. ;-) Posted 5 years ago
  2. A natural beauty Ruth. Posted 5 years ago

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"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.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Jan 8, 2020. Captured Feb 11, 2019 10:40 in 49 Rowan Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm