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Cryptachaea veruculata

Diamondback comb-footed spider at O'Connor, ACT

Cryptachaea veruculata at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Jan 2023
Cryptachaea veruculata at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Jan 2023
Cryptachaea veruculata at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Cryptachaea veruculata 9 Mar 2023 EmmaCollins
Cryptachaea veruculata 9 Mar 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 8 Mar 2023 ConBoekel

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The smaller spider (male?) approached the larger spider on three occasions. It fled on every occasion. Note that legs were touched.

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EmmaCollins wrote:
   9 Mar 2023
These appear to be a male and female diamond comb-footed spiders - Cryptachaea veruculata.
The one closest to the camera, which appears larger, is actually the male.
   9 Mar 2023
In this case I think the smaller spider is a female

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Exorista sp. (genus) (A Bristle Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by ConBoekel
Epermenia exilis (Shark Moth (family Epermeniidae)) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Aedes sp. (genus) (Mosquito) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Theridion pyramidale (Tangle-web spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphora vicina (European bluebottle) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Parapalaeosepsis plebeia (Ant fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphora augur (Lesser brown or Blue-bodied blowfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Doratifera quadriguttata (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Ledromorpha planirostris (A leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Eumolpinae (subfamily) (Unidentified Eumolpinae Leaf-beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Titinia tenuis (Titinia weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Isomoralla eriscota (A concealer moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Eurymeloides sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela juncta (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at O'Connor, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Castiarina sexplagiata (Jewel beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Scieropepla polyxesta (A Gelechioid moth (Xyloryctidae)) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Endotricha pyrosalis (A Pyralid moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Oncocoris geniculatus (A shield bug) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Eucalyptus insect gall at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta (Common Armyworm) at O'Connor, ACT - 7 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Myrmecia piliventris (Golden tail bull ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Olbonoma triptycha (Chezela Group) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Epidesmia chilonaria (Golden-winged Epidesmia) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Steganopsis melanogaster (A lauxaniid fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Eumolpinae (subfamily) (Unidentified Eumolpinae Leaf-beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Arrade leucocosmalis (A Hypeninae moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Plebs eburnus (Eastern bush orb-weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Paracolletes crassipes at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calomela sp. (genus) (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Australiphthiria hilaris (Slender Bee Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 20 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Macrobathra arrectella (A Gelechioid moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Geron sp. (genus) (Slender Bee Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 17 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Badumna insignis (Black House Spider) at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Pseudofoenus sp. (genus) (Unidentified bee-parasite wasp, burrowing bee parasite wasp) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Leucauge sp. (genus) (Silver Orb-weaver) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Ectropis fractaria (Ringed Bark Moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Xylorycta assimilis (A Xyloryctid moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 4 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Heliocosma argyroleuca (A tortrix or leafroller moth) at O'Connor, ACT - 3 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel
Peltoschema oceanica (Oceanica leaf beetle) at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by ConBoekel

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  • 25 Jan 2023 11:08 AM Recorded on
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