Jumping spider

Fact Box Species: Sandalodes superbus (M. Zabka) formerly Bavia ludicra (RM) Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 13 mm male: 11 mm Habitat: On, or more commonly under, the leaves and bark of trees, especially in eucalypt forests; this species is often found hiding in rolled up strips of bark hanging loosely from eucalypts Toxicity: Unknown; said to be capable of causing significant pain at a bite site but no serious illness or long-term consequences

Preserved male Preserved female Preserved female

The white markings on this black spider are distinctive and useful for identification purposes. However, the female's markings are notably different from those of the male.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Sandalodes scopifer, Opisthoncus mordax and other salticid species with a similar body shape.