Queensland Government

Jumping Spider

Salticidae, many species

Jumping Spider
 

Identification
Full size - 20 cent piece; leg diameter - pin. Many different species; all jump and turn head separate from body to look at objects.

Habitat
House and garden. Most common summer. Australia-wide.

Web
Rover, hangs from web lines at night.

Bite
Rare biters; mild local pain.Small dark species often bites.

 

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