Araneae: Salticidae

Myrmarachne sp  

Jumping Spider (Myrmarachne sp) (Myrmarachne sp)
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© Geoff Walker 2016
Caloundra, QLD (Jun, 2016)
Common Names
  • Rattle Ant Mimic Spider
  • Jumping Spider

This Jumping Spider was found in the vicinity of some Rattle Ants. The male has massive jaws and is easy to identify. The female looks very much like the Rattle Ant that it mimics and is easy to overlook.

Jumping Spider (Myrmarachne sp) (Myrmarachne sp)

Male Ant Mimic Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider (Myrmarachne sp) (Myrmarachne sp)

Male Ant Mimic Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider (Myrmarachne sp) (Myrmarachne sp)

Male Ant Mimic Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider (Myrmarachne sp) (Myrmarachne sp)

Male Ant Mimic Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider (Myrmarachne sp) (Myrmarachne sp)

Male Ant Mimic Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider (Myrmarachne sp) (Myrmarachne sp)

Male Ant Mimic Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider (Myrmarachne sp) (Myrmarachne sp)

Female Ant Mimic Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider (Myrmarachne sp) (Myrmarachne sp)

Female Ant Mimic Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider (Myrmarachne sp) (Myrmarachne sp)

Female Ant Mimic Jumping Spider