Jumping spider

Fact Box Species: Servaea species (QM) (probably either Servaea vestita or Servaea villosa) Previous species name: Plexippus validus Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 9 mm male: 8 mm Habitat: This spider normally spends its time on or under the bark of eucalypt forests but it is very mobile so it could also be found in other habitats Toxicity: A bite by this species may cause local pain and inflammation

Another species? View of palps Another species?

The surface markings of this species are are somewhat variable but the spider has a stocky overall appearance and is rather hairy, especially around the palps.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Some other salticids but especially Servaea species and Servaea species.