Jumping spider

Fact Box Species: Sandalodes scopifer (Aust. Mus.) formerly S. albobarbatus (RM) Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 10 mm male: 9 mm Habitat: On the leaves and bark of trees, especially in eucalypt forests Toxicity: Unknown; may cause mild illness or at least pain at the bite site

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The white markings on this black spider are distinctive although somewhat variable in appearance. This is a very common species in eucalypt forests on the Darling Downs.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Sandalodes bipenicillatus, Sandalodes superbus, Opisthoncus mordax and other salticid species with a similar body shape.