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Maratus chrysomelas

1 Variable Peacock Spider at Cook, ACT

Maratus chrysomelas at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019
Maratus chrysomelas at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019
Maratus chrysomelas at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019
Maratus chrysomelas at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019
Maratus chrysomelas at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019
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Identification history

Maratus chrysomelas 3 Apr 2019 KimPullen
Maratus chrysomelas 3 Apr 2019 CathB

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This spider landed in front of me while I was watching something else. I was very surprised to see what I assume to be an adult at this time of year.

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Araneus albotriangulus (White-triangle orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 14 Sep 2019 by CathB
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Cook, ACT - 3 Sep 2019 by CathB
Larinia sp. (genus) (Larinia orb weaver) at Cook, ACT - 31 Aug 2019 by CathB
Miturga sp. (genus) (Unidentified False wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Aug 2019 by CathB
Omoedus marginatus (Tiny Ant-eating Jumper) at Cook, ACT - 18 Aug 2019 by CathB
Myrmecia sp. (genus) (Bull ant or Jack Jumper) at Cook, ACT - 12 Aug 2019 by CathB
Phryganoporus candidus (Foliage-webbing social spider) at Cook, ACT - 14 Jun 2019 by CathB
Crambidae sp. (family) (A crambid snout mouth) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jun 2019 by CathB
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jun 2019 by CathB
Tapeigaster sp. (genus) (Fungus fly, Heteromyzid fly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Jun 2019 by CathB
Celaenia excavata (Bird-dropping spider) at Cook, ACT - 6 Jun 2019 by CathB
Tinea undescribed species (A fungus moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 May 2019 by CathB
Tinea undescribed species (A fungus moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 May 2019 by CathB
Metopochetus compressus (Stilt fly) at Cook, ACT - 30 Apr 2019 by CathB
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2019 by CathB
Aleucosia sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2019 by CathB
Termitoidae (informal group) (Unidentified termite) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by CathB
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by CathB
Ancistrotilla sp. (genus) (Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Cook, ACT - 29 Mar 2019 by CathB
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2019 by CathB
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by CathB
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by CathB
Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Cook, ACT - 25 Mar 2019 by CathB
Tettigoniidae (family) (Unidentified katydid) at Cook, ACT - 24 Mar 2019 by CathB
Leptogaster sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Cook, ACT - 23 Mar 2019 by CathB
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 22 Feb 2019 by CathB
Diphucrania sp. (genus) (Jewel Beetle) at Cook, ACT - 27 Dec 2018 by CathB
Wahlenbergia luteola (Yellowish Bluebell) at Cook, ACT - 5 Dec 2018 by CathB
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 5 Dec 2018 by CathB
Helea ovata (Pie-dish beetle) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2018 by CathB
Agrypnus sp. (genus) (Rough click beetle) at Cook, ACT - 4 Dec 2018 by CathB
Arrade destituta (Arrade destituta) at Cook, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by CathB
Destolmia lineata (Streaked Notodontid Moth) at Cook, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by CathB
Cymbacha ocellata (Crab spider) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by CathB
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by CathB
Salticidae sp. 'Golden palps' (Unidentified jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by CathB
Chalcididae (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 9 Nov 2018 by CathB
Trichophthalma laetilinea (Tangled Vein Fly) at Cook, ACT - 15 Oct 2018 by michelle.nairn
Brachyloma daphnoides (Daphne Heath) at Cook, ACT - 15 Oct 2018 by michelle.nairn
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Cook, ACT - 2 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Cook, ACT - 2 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Cook, ACT - 26 Sep 2018 by michelle.nairn
Camponotus sp. (genus) (A sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 24 Sep 2018 by CathB
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Cook, ACT - 12 Sep 2018 by CathB
Euryopis sp. (genus) (An ant eating spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 26 Aug 2018 by CathB
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Cook, ACT - 28 Apr 2018 by CathB
Ceromitia leptosticta (A Fairy moth) at Cook, ACT - 26 Apr 2018 by CathB
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 21 Apr 2018 by CathB
Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at Cook, ACT - 20 Apr 2018 by CathB
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Cook, ACT - 20 Apr 2018 by CathB
Ceromitia leptosticta (A Fairy moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Apr 2018 by CathB
Pisauridae (family) (Water spider) at Cook, ACT - 13 Apr 2018 by CathB
Casbia pallens (Pale Casbia) at Cook, ACT - 5 Apr 2018 by CathB
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Cook, ACT - 5 Apr 2018 by CathB
Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Cook, ACT - 5 Apr 2018 by CathB
Theridiidae (family) (Comb-footed spider) at Cook, ACT - 5 Apr 2018 by CathB
Hednota bivittella (Webworm) at Belconnen, ACT - 23 Mar 2018 by CathB
Cryptachaea veruculata (Diamondback comb-footed spider) at Cook, ACT - 22 Mar 2018 by CathB
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 22 Mar 2018 by CathB
Euproctis marginalis (Euproctis marginalis) at Cook, ACT - 13 Mar 2018 by CathB
Phoracantha recurva (Yellow Phoracantha borer) at Cook, ACT - 13 Mar 2018 by CathB
Calperum ottei (A recently described pygmy cricket) at Cook, ACT - 13 Mar 2018 by CathB
Psychanisa (genus) (A case moth) at Cook, ACT - 9 Mar 2018 by CathB
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Cook, ACT - 9 Mar 2018 by CathB
Myrmarachne sp. (genus) (Unidentified Ant-mimic jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 9 Mar 2018 by CathB
Crabroninae (subfamily) (Unidentified solitary wasp) at Cook, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 by CathB
Spectrotrota fimbrialis (A Pyralid moth) at Cook, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 by CathB
Stenocotis depressa (Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 by CathB
Myrmarachne luctuosa (Polyrachis Ant Mimic Spider) at Cook, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 by CathB
Myrmecia piliventris (Golden tail bull ant) at Cook, ACT - 5 Mar 2018 by CathB
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by CathB
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by CathB
Myrmarachne luctuosa (Polyrachis Ant Mimic Spider) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by CathB
Rhipicera (Agathorhipis) femorata (Feather-horned beetle) at Cook, ACT - 3 Mar 2018 by CathB
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2018 by CathB
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 26 Feb 2018 by CathB
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Belconnen, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by CathB
Grevillea alpina (Mountain Grevillea / Cat's Claws Grevillea) at Cook, ACT - 29 Oct 2017 by CathB
Hibbertia obtusifolia (Grey Guinea-flower) at Belconnen, ACT - 25 Oct 2017 by CathB
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Cook, ACT - 24 Oct 2017 by CathB
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Belconnen, ACT - 14 Oct 2017 by CathB
Leptorhynchos squamatus (Scaly Buttons) at Belconnen, ACT - 9 Oct 2017 by CathB
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Belconnen, ACT - 9 Oct 2017 by CathB
Galium gaudichaudii subsp. gaudichaudii (Rough Bedstraw) at Cook, ACT - 6 Oct 2017 by CathB
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Cook, ACT - 6 Oct 2017 by CathB
Wurmbea dioica subsp. dioica (Early Nancy) at Belconnen, ACT - 28 Sep 2017 by CathB
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Belconnen, ACT - 26 Sep 2017 by CathB
Pleuridium sp. at Belconnen, ACT - 10 Sep 2017 by CathB
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Cook, ACT - 21 Aug 2017 by CathB
Melichrus urceolatus (Urn Heath) at Belconnen, ACT - 21 Aug 2017 by CathB
Acacia gunnii (Ploughshare Wattle) at Belconnen, ACT - 21 Aug 2017 by CathB
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Belconnen, ACT - 21 Aug 2017 by CathB
Hovea heterophylla (Common Hovea) at Belconnen, ACT - 21 Aug 2017 by CathB
Grimmia sp. (A moss) at Belconnen, ACT - 3 Aug 2017 by CathB
Lepidosperma laterale (Variable Sword Sedge) at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Mar 2017 by CathB
Jalmenus icilius (Amethyst Hairstreak) at Cook, ACT - 26 Mar 2017 by EmilyS
Argiope trifasciata (Banded orb weaver) at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Feb 2017 by CathB

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  • 2 Apr 2019 11:09 AM Recorded on
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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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