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Battalus spinipes Spiny-legged Battalus

This Corinnid is a fast runner, often found near creeks on foliage and sometimes in leaf litter. It is being moved from Gnaphosidae where it has been incorrectly placed, in a revision by Robert Raven (in press). The spiny legs are obvious in these photos.

From above


Battalus spinipes
Photo: Robert Whyte

From above


Battalus spinipes
Photo: Robert Whyte

Juvenile, side on


Corinnid juvenile possible Supunna sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

From behind


Corinnid juvenile possible Supunna sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Another specimen, body length 4mm, from above facing right


A very similar specimen also collected on foliage nearby Paton Creek, The Gap, on Saturday, 6 June 2009. Body length about 4mm.

Corinnid juvenile possible Supunna sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

Another specimen, body length 4mm, from above facing down


Corinnid juvenile possible Supunna sp
Photo: Robert Whyte

 

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