Jumping spider

Fact Box Species: Trite longula (QM) (Note: Trite longula was said to occur only in Northern Australia, this southern species being Gangus longulus; it now seems Trite longula and Gangus longulus are actually the same species Previous species name: None Family: Salticidae Body length: female: about 10 mm male: about 9 mm Habitat: On bark and green leaves Toxicity: Unknown; may cause mild illness or at least pain and inflammation at the bite site

A related species? Front view

The diagnostic features of this spider include black patches around the eyes, radiating striae (stripes) on the back half of the carapace, and a faint pattern of chevron-like markings along the abdomen.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Several other salticid species with a similar body shape.