Araneae: Salticidae

Sandalodes superbus  

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)
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© Vik Dunis 2012
Wathe Flora and Fauna Reserve, VIC (Jun, 2012)
Common Names
  • Jumping Spider

Jumping spider didn't jump to mind when considering this spider's identification. With a body like that, how could it jump?

But the body is not such a handicap. The spider jumps on its prey from a superior height, anchored to its base by a strong thread of silk.

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)

The Hitch Hiker

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)

Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)

Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)

Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)

Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)

Female Sandalodes superbus

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)

Female Sandalodes superbus

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)

Female Sandalodes superbus

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)

Female Sandalodes superbus

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)

Male Sandalodes superbus

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)

Jumping Spider

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)

Male Sandalodes superbus

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)

Male Sandalodes superbus

Jumping Spider (Sandalodes superbus) (Sandalodes superbus)

Male Sandalodes superbus