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Opisthoncus sp (Big-jawed Jumping Spider)

A dramatic looking Jumping Spider with big jaws and fangs, similar to Opisthoncus mordax. Body length 9mm. This undescribed species is very likely to be the male of the Two-spotted Jumping Spider.

Male, facing

Opisthoncus sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male, from above


Opisthoncus sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male from above on leaf


Opisthoncus sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male, from above in alcohol


Opisthoncus sp bigjaw 2spot
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male, underneath


Opisthoncus sp bigjaw 2spot
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male palp, underneath


Opisthoncus sp bigjaw 2spot
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male palp, underneath


Opisthoncus sp bigjaw 2spot
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male palp, from side


Opisthoncus sp bigjaw 2spot
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male palp front showing apophysis


Opisthoncus sp bigjaw 2spot
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male jaws closeup


Opisthoncus sp bigjaw 2spot
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male underneath


Opisthoncus sp bigjaw 2spot
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male underneath closeup


Opisthoncus sp bigjaw 2spot
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male facing


Opisthoncus sp bigjaw 2spot
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male from above


Opisthoncus sp bigjaw 2spot
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male from above, side view


Opisthoncus sp bigjaw 2spot
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male 24610 from above


Opisthoncus sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male 24610 underneath


Photo: Robert Whyte
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male 24610 from side


Opisthoncus sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male 24610 facing


Opisthoncus sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male 24610 palp side


Opisthoncus sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male 24610 palp front


Opisthoncus sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Male 24610 from side


Opisthoncus sp
Photo: Robert Whyte