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Jumping Spiders
Bronze Jumping Spider
Helpis sp.
Helpis species of jumping spider are the most common of the salticids found around my yard at BUdgewoi on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia.
They may be found stalking along the steel fence between properties, clambering up the walls or among the plants
These little spiders tend to grow to about 10 mm long. They have amazing eyesight like all of the jumping spiders. They are not as active as most of the other salticids I have seen and tend to sit still unless violently disturbed.
Both of the upper two images are of females. The (right) female is actually sheltering beneath a web on a steel fence
You can see why these spiders would sometimes be known as Bronze Jumping Spiders in the Brisbane region. (Below) A male sipping droplets of water on the bathroom window sill. The different genders appeared like different species when they were first spotted here
Site by Weblight Studio (Australia) Photography, Copyright Steve Solomons. All rights reserved
Very special thanks to Ron Atkinson for his tireless assistance in getting these creatures identified.
References :
Spiders of Australia , Ed Nieuwenhuys
The Find-a-spider Guide for Australian Spiders, University of Southern Queensland