Clynotis severus

Fact Box Species: Clynotis severus (JS) formerly Clynotis viduus (QM) Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 7 mm male: 5 mm Habitat: This species is usually seen on the bark of eucalypt trees where its excellent camouflage colours presumably assists it while hunting Toxicity: A bite from this spider may cause temporary inflammation and local pain but more serious effects are unlikely. This species is relatively slow moving with limited aggression

View from above Side view The male Undeneath male

A noteworthy feature of this salticid species is the presence of a patterned stripe of whitish hairs running the length of the body and the fluffy white brushes on its palps, which are often waved about when the spider is active.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Menemerus bivittatus and a variety of other salticids.