SALTICIDAE - JUMPING SPIDER

FACT FILE - A218

Family

Salticidae

Species

Abracadabrella species

Possibly a new species for Tasmania.

Body Length

Female:
Male:

Habitat

 

Toxicity

Unknown, but considered too small to be harmful to humans.

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A2181

Male fly-mimicking Jumping spider.
Photo: ©Shane Walker

A2182

Male. Rear view showing eyes which mimic that of a fly.
Photo: ©Shane Walker

A2183

Detail of abdomen showing fake eyes.
Photo: ©Shane Walker

A2184

Male. Facing view.
Photo: ©Shane Walker

A2185

Male. Facing view.
Photo: ©Shane Walker