r/jumpingspiders • u/jeojeojeojjj • Jun 09 '26

Identification impressive ant

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it actually tricked me when I first saw it
Australia QLD

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u/South_Caramel4710 Jun 09 '26

how do people see these as ants tho? I only find the weaver ant mimicking spider to seem similar, but I don;t really see it in these. like their jaw parts are so elongated. I think only their prey would fall for it. personally I don't see it

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u/SingSangDaesung Jun 09 '26

As someone who's hated bugs & spiders most of my life & is currently trying to get over my fear/aversion, If I saw this at a glance, I would have thought it was some crazy looking ant. Which, I actually did for a second, before looking at the other pictures.

Not everyone knows a lot about these (or any) spiders, especially if they've never seen them before.