Cosmophasis baehrae facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cosmophasis baehrae
Female Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Scientific classification

The Cosmophasis baehrae is a fascinating type of jumping spider that lives in Australia. It's a small but mighty hunter, known for its amazing eyesight and quick movements. This spider was named after a famous entomologist, Barbara Baehr, who studies insects and spiders.

Meet the Baehr's Jumping Spider

Jumping spiders are part of a big family called Salticidae. They are super cool because they don't spin webs to catch food. Instead, they hunt by jumping on their prey! The Cosmophasis baehrae is a great example of this.

What Does It Look Like?

The Cosmophasis baehrae has two very large eyes at the front of its head. These big eyes help it see its prey clearly before it pounces. A special mark that helps scientists identify this spider is a white stripe. This stripe is found on its back, just behind its last pair of eyes.

• Male spiders are usually about 7 mm (0.28 in) long.
• Female spiders are a bit smaller, around 5 mm (0.20 in) long.

Where Does It Live?

You can find the Cosmophasis baehrae along the northern coasts of Australia. They live in many different places, from Brisbane in the east all the way to Western Australia. They prefer warmer areas where they can find plenty of insects to hunt.

Gallery

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  Female Cosmophasis baehrae front view

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  Male distinguished by the vertical white mark between the anterior median eyes