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Holoplatys sp. (genus)

Unidentified Holoplatys jumping spider at O'Connor, ACT

Holoplatys sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Jan 2021
Holoplatys sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Jan 2021
Holoplatys sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Holoplatys sp. (genus) 25 Jan 2021 YumiCallaway
Unidentified 25 Jan 2021 ConBoekel

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It appeared to be moving around for the purpose of hunting. Lots of rapid rushes. The two front 'legs' (?) appear to be adapted for grabbing prey. Unusual in that it appeared to be able to bend its body to fit a tiny dip in the tree.

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