Tiny spiky spiny spider
Oxyopes elegans commonly known as elegant lynx spider, with all his spines and spikes on show.
This species is only found here in Australia.
The hinged, touch-sensitive hairs on the legs help the spider to move freely about its terrain and are important in interactions ranging from mating to prey capture.
Male, 5 mm body length.
So tiny, I almost missed him.
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Tiny spiky spiny spider
Oxyopes elegans commonly known as elegant lynx spider, with all his spines and spikes on show.
This species is only found here in Australia.
The hinged, touch-sensitive hairs on the legs help the spider to move freely about its terrain and are important in interactions ranging from mating to prey capture.
Male, 5 mm body length.
So tiny, I almost missed him.
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