r/nzwildlife

Ocrisiona leucocomis is an introduced salticid from Australia, however i believe it is considered naturalised and non invasive. Apparently 17-18mm is the top end of their size range which is exactly how big this gal was! Compared to the max 14mm size of our largest native salticid Trite planiceps - she is a monster! A very friendly, slow moving calm monster.. but huge!

Ps apologies for my disgusting nail bitten landscaper fingers 😅

Quite fun to watch this little guy! They reacts to sound and eye contact too!

Hand for scale

Love a stroll along Panmure Basin. Glad I took my camera with me. I LOVE kingfishers!

I took a photo of a kōtare. I did not notice it was looking at me or my camera until i uploaded it on my computer. I thought I was observing the bird, turns out the bird was observing me too. Found it as a reminder to be present, be observant and things will align. A hidden moment captured in time.

I spotted these while hiking in my town's open space