Rosy Flower Spider

Australomisidia rosea

Bug Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Another of the spiders that sits with its forelegs outstretched waiting for prey this colourful spider blends into the native flowers well

Identification

A green bodied and legged spider with a yellowish abdomen that features a colourful pattern

Size

The female can grow to around 6mm and the male can grow to around 4mm

Habitat

Can be found amongst flowers and plants

Distribution

Can be found across Australia including around Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2022-07-31 13:24:55)

Quick Facts

Common name: Rosy Flower Spider
Scientific name: Australomisidia rosea (L. Koch, 1875)
Family: Thomisidae
Category: Bug Life › Spiders
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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