Spider sightings


Tips for submitting spider sightings: 

Photos from various angles are sometimes necessary for specific ID.

  • front (eye arrangement, pedipalp colour)
  • dorsal (above - general colouration, carapace and abdomen patterns)
  • ventral (underneath - especially useful for some of the ground-dwelling families and orb-weaving families)
  • side (further details for general shape, abdomen patterns and eye configuration)
  • back (further details for abdomen pattern).

Comments or photos on the following also provides valuable information if/when such features are applicable and observed...

  • surroundings and location (eg. ground, leaf litter, hand rail, tree trunk)
  • web structure and silk use (eg. orb, messy & tangled, throwing silk)
  • breeding (eg. display, egg sac)
  • behaviour (eg. hunting, interaction, familiarity with people such as the threatening display of a huntsman or the friendly and curious jumping spiders that jump onto the camera lens)
  • notable, unique, exciting or strange observations (eg. spur-like protrusions from legs, camouflage, mimicry)

Please note that the size of the spider is measured by body length.

  • body size is from the top of the cephalothorax (head) to the tip of the abdomen without including the legs.

(Updated: October, 2022. Please feel free to message a spider moderator if you have any queries or suggestions for improvement)

Resources

  • Field guide: A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia authored by Robert Whyte & Greg Anderson


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Deliochus pulcher (Beautiful Deliochus spider) at Macarthur, ACT - 26 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Deliochus pulcher (Beautiful Deliochus spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 25 Dec 2018 by CathB
Tasmanicosa godeffroyi (Garden Wolf Spider) at Evatt, ACT - 25 Dec 2018 by TimL
Lycosidae (family) (Wolf spider) at Kambah, ACT - 24 Dec 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 24 Dec 2018 by Laserchemisty
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Alpine, NSW - 24 Dec 2018 by JanHartog
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Fadden, ACT - 24 Dec 2018 by YumiCallaway
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Wamboin, NSW - 23 Dec 2018 by natureguy
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by TimL
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Acton, ACT - 23 Dec 2018 by TimL
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Spence, ACT - 22 Dec 2018 by Laserchemisty
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Habronestes sp. (genus) (An ant-eating spider) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Dec 2018 by TimL
Ariamnes sp. (genus) (A whip spider) at Acton, ACT - 21 Dec 2018 by Tim L
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Point 5204 - 20 Dec 2018 by YumiCallaway
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Fadden, ACT - 20 Dec 2018 by YumiCallaway
Artoria sp. (genus) (Unidentified Artoria wolf spider) at Cotter River, ACT - 20 Dec 2018 by Christine
Nyssus albopunctatus (White-spotted swift spider) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by Tammy
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Nyssus albopunctatus (White-spotted swift spider) at Bawley Point, NSW - 18 Dec 2018 by Charles Dove
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Termeil, NSW - 18 Dec 2018 by Charles Dove
Lycosidae (family) (Wolf spider) at Sutton, NSW - 18 Dec 2018 by Whirlwind
Stephanopis barbipes (Brush-legged crab spider) at Berry, NSW - 17 Dec 2018 by Megan123
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by RodDeb
Nyssus albopunctatus (White-spotted swift spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Dec 2018 by Christine
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Bungendore, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Christine
Sandalodes scopifer (White-spotted Sandalodes) at Bungendore, NSW - 15 Dec 2018 by Christine
Artoria sp. (genus) (Unidentified Artoria wolf spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by SWishart
Habronestes bradleyi (Bradley's Ant-Eating Spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by SWishart
Maratus pavonis (Dunn's peacock spider) at Kambah, ACT - 14 Dec 2018 by MatthewFrawley
Maratus scutulatus (A jumping spider) at Carwoola, NSW - 14 Dec 2018 by ArcherCallaway
Rhombonotus gracilis (Graceful Ant Mimic) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by Laserchemisty
Pisauridae (family) (Water spider) at Deakin, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by JackyF
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Acton, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by Tim L
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Dec 2018 by RogerH
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 10 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Berry, NSW - 9 Dec 2018 by gerringongTB
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Kindervale, NSW - 8 Dec 2018 by Harrisi
Myrmarachne sp. (genus) (Unidentified Ant-mimic jumping spider) at Wamboin, NSW - 8 Dec 2018 by natureguy
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by TimL
Thomisus spectabilis (Spectacular Crab Spider) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by Tim L
Lycosidae (family) (Wolf spider) at Hackett, ACT - 7 Dec 2018 by WarrenRowland
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Wamboin, NSW - 7 Dec 2018 by natureguy
Plebs bradleyi (Enamelled spider) at Wamboin, NSW - 7 Dec 2018 by natureguy
Nyssus coloripes (Spotted Ground Swift Spider) at Tennent, ACT - 5 Dec 2018 by SWishart
Tasmanicosa godeffroyi (Garden Wolf Spider) at Tennent, ACT - 5 Dec 2018 by SWishart
Artoriopsis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Artoriopsis wolf spider) at Tennent, ACT - 5 Dec 2018 by SWishart
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Googong, NSW - 4 Dec 2018 by Wandiyali
Maratus pavonis (Dunn's peacock spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2018 by CathB
Lycosidae (family) (Wolf spider) at Hackett, ACT - 4 Dec 2018 by ErinClaire
Cetratus rubropunctatus (Long green crab spider) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Dec 2018 by tsearles
Nyssus coloripes (Spotted Ground Swift Spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Dec 2018 by Harrisi
Artoriopsis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Artoriopsis wolf spider) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Wamboin, NSW - 2 Dec 2018 by natureguy
Maratus scutulatus (A jumping spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 1 Dec 2018 by CathB
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Namadgi National Park - 1 Dec 2018 by SWishart
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by CathB
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Booth, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by Christine
Mituliodon tarantulinus (Prowling Spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 29 Nov 2018 by CathB
Sidymella rubrosignata (Crab spider) at Sanctuary Point, NSW - 28 Nov 2018 by Emm Crane
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 28 Nov 2018 by CathB
Hedana valida (A crab spider) at Acton, ACT - 27 Nov 2018 by TimL
Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Hughes, ACT - 26 Nov 2018 by ruthkerruish
Stephanopis sp. (genus) (Knobbly crab spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 26 Nov 2018 by CathB
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Canberra, ACT - 26 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Lampona sp. (genus) (White-tailed spider) at Watson, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by AaronClausen
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Wamboin, NSW - 25 Nov 2018 by Varanus
Argiope keyserlingi (St Andrew's Cross Spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by Harrisi
Euophryinae sp.(Undescribed) (subfamily) (A jumping spider) at Wamboin, NSW - 24 Nov 2018 by natureguy
Jotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Jotus Jumping Spider) at Cotter River, ACT - 24 Nov 2018 by Laserchemisty
Lycosidae (family) (Wolf spider) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by jbromilow50
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by Harrisi
Maratus calcitrans (Kicking peacock spider) at Aranda, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by CathB
Zodariidae (family) (Ant spider or Spotted ground spider) at Theodore, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by Cardy
Nyssus coloripes (Spotted Ground Swift Spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by CathB
Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by CathB
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 20 Nov 2018 by CathB
Apricia jovialis (Jovial jumping spider) at Symonston, ACT - 19 Nov 2018 by Christine
Larinia sp. (genus) (Larinia orb weaver) at Coree, ACT - 19 Nov 2018 by KenT
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Hackett, ACT - 19 Nov 2018 by TimL
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by JudithRoach
Araneus talipedatus (Slender green orb-weaver) at Kowen, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by cluan
Maratus calcitrans (Kicking peacock spider) at Hackett, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by Christine
Maratus vespertilio (Bat-like peacock spider) at Spence, ACT - 17 Nov 2018 by Laserchemisty
Maratus pavonis (Dunn's peacock spider) at Spence, ACT - 17 Nov 2018 by Laserchemisty
Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Dry Plain, NSW - 16 Nov 2018 by JanetRussell
Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at Ainslie, ACT - 16 Nov 2018 by jbromilow50
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2018 by RodDeb
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Nov 2018 by Alison Milton
Lycosidae (family) (Wolf spider) at Dunlop, ACT - 15 Nov 2018 by AlisonMilton
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Reid, ACT - 15 Nov 2018 by JanetRussell
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Farrer, ACT - 15 Nov 2018 by jbromilow50
Tasmanicosa godeffroyi (Garden Wolf Spider) at Farrer, ACT - 15 Nov 2018 by jbromilow50
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2018 by galah681
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Ainslie, ACT - 13 Nov 2018 by jbromilow50
Araneus sp. (genus) (Orb weaver) at Weston, ACT - 13 Nov 2018 by MatthewFrawley

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