Jumping spider

Fact Box Species: Helpis species (JS, QM) Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 9 mm male: 7 mm Habitat: In a rolled up green leaf Toxicity: Unknown; may at least produce local pain

The male a different species? Male, side view In its retreat

This salticid species is very common in gardens on the Darling Downs. While it readily jumps from leaf to leaf, it also is adept at hiding in its web in a curled up leaf and then ambushing unsuspecting insects.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Opisthoncus mordax.