Menemerus species

Fact Box Species: Menemerus species (Identification as suggested by Dr J. Proszynski) Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 5-6 mm male: 4-5 mm Habitat: This species may be found on or under bark and can be shaken from green leaves but also is quite often seen on fences and outer house walls Toxicity: This timid spider prefers to escape rather than defend itself and a bite by it is unlikely to cause more than just local pain and inflammation

View from front Underneath spider Another female? Front view

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Clynotis severus.