Jumping spider

Fact Box Species: Servaea species (QM) (probably Servaea villosa) Family: Salticidae Body length: female: about 9 mm male: about 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: The toxicity of the venom of this species is unknown but it may at least cause local pain and inflammation

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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. Dr. Barry Richardson (CSIRO Entomology, Canberra) believes this spider to be Servaea villosa but advises that the abdominal markings are unreliable species indicators and that several Servaea species have essentially the same general appearance. Only by examining the genitalia under a stereo microscope can these species be distinguished from each other.

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