Adoxotoma species

Fact Box Species: Adoxotoma species (QM) (or a closely related salticid) Family: Salticidae Body length: female: about 4 mm male: perhaps 3.5 mm Habitat: Probably on leaves or bark in eucalypt forests Toxicity: May be too small to be hazardous but bites may cause local inflammation and pain

Distinguishing characteristics of this spider include a row of spines along the underside of the tibia of the first pair of legs, the large posterior median eyes, and the sparse white hairs that are scattered over the upper surfaces of both parts of the spider's body.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Some Arasia species.