Jumping spider

Fact Box Species: Opisthoncus species (QM) (Note: There may actually be two similar species presented on this page) Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 7 mm male: 6 mm Habitat: Usually on the green leaves of shrubs and low trees Toxicity: Bites probably only lead to local pain

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This is one of several salticid species that prefers to live among green leaves, one of which is partly rolled into a tube which the spider uses as a retreat.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Opisthoncus mordax and some other salticid species.