Stephanopis altifrons

Knobbly crab spider at Wellington Point, QLD

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Identification history

	Stephanopis altifrons	20 May 2025	MichaelMulvaney
	Cymbacha sp (genus)	27 Jun 2023	TimL

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Measured at 6mm this Crab Spider was initially sighted hiding in plain sight on the side of a lichen covered tree as seen in the first image. Close-up detail shows that the spider had what appeared to be green lichen flakes randomly camouflaging its body. The final image is an underside view which shows that the lichen only appears on the upper surface. Additional close-up detail is shown in following sighting 4498848 to help with identification.

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Location information

Places Wellington Point, QLD

Sighting information

1 Abundance
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Additional information

5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

Stephanopis altifrons Scientific name
Knobbly crab spider Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 615.76m Recorded at altitude
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