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

Oblique view Front view The same 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.