Unknown Jumping Spider

[Ironwood]

I can't find an ID for this one . Let me know if you know what its called.

[Alan]

Nice photo - nice if it was new species - 'ironwoodii'

Send the pic to the Aus Museum

You've probably had look here

[sejac]

Very dramatic shot Brad. And those eyes. You have caught the focus brilliantly.

[Ironwood]

Nice photo - nice if it was new species - 'ironwoodii'

Send the pic to the Aus Museum

You've probably had look here

Cheers Alan. I have photographed this spider a few times now, the older ones seem to have more defined markings than this young'un.

That site you linked is one of the ones I use for reference, I have a couple more I also use. I will put some links up tonight if anyone is interested.

[Ironwood]

Very dramatic shot Brad. And those eyes. You have caught the focus brilliantly.

Thanks Charles. Got to love the Jumpers eyes.

[Isac]

I think if you look closely, it could be a spider!!! Now that I've displayed a diminishing IQ, I must say, it's a fabulous photo! I think it could be the

"Euryattus bleekeri

do" or "Bleeker's Jumping Spider".
If you send a photo to the Australian Museum they will know what it is called.

[Ironwood]

Cheers Isac, I believe you are correct on your first observation, it is a spider, but I don't believe its a Bleeker..
I think its part of the Cosmophasis family, but cant find a match anywhere.

I think I will go through my photos, select a couple and send them to the Museum to let the experts identify it.

[eaglem]

A very clear detailed shot, well done.

[Isac]

Thanks Ironwood. Good idea using the museum, they are terrific people and are always helpful. I reckon this Euryattus bleekeri is close though, if not, a distant relation. HERE

[Ironwood]

A very clear detailed shot, well done.

Thanks Eaglem

[Ironwood]

Thanks Ironwood. Good idea using the museum, they are terrific people and are always helpful. I reckon this Euryattus bleekeri is close though, if not, a distant relation. HERE

Another shot taken on the same day, same spider...


I am nearly 100% sure its not a Bleeker.

The closest matches I have found so far are the male Cosmophasis Thallassina http://www.arachne.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=2143

...or the male Cosmophasis Umbratica ( which is said to be not in Australia ) http://www.natureloveyou.sg/Minibeas...tica/Main.html

[Ironwood]

Here are some shots of a spider I believe is the same species, I think this is a more mature male, I called this one the Xmas Spider at the time, because I photographed him on my verandah on 25-12-14.

[millicat]

Beautiful looking JS. I only know the Great Northern Jumping Spider lol. Will check out that site. Just off hand, would it be a Harlequin?

[Ironwood]

Beautiful looking JS. I only know the Great Northern Jumping Spider lol. Will check out that site. Just off hand, would it be a Harlequin?

Thanks Anna.
I think you would be surprised how many jumping spiders are in your garden, once you spot a few, you will always see them. Most of them are very small, and often missed.

[Ironwood]

Well after perusing the website http://www.arachne.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=2583 I am almost certain my mystery spider is a male Cosmophasis Micarioides.
I had always associated the Micarioides family with the females, which look very different.

This website has been most helpful, and is more helpful than the ones I had been previously using for my ID's.

There is a lot of inaccurate and misleading information out there. Even some of the photos put in some of the categories in this newly found source makes me wonder if they have it right.

[Isac]

You're a lot like me Ironwood - NEVER GIVE UP. It looks a good site.