Jumping spider

Fact Box Species: Opisthoncus species (QM) (Note: This spider may actually be an immature specimen of Opisthoncus parcedentatus) Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 9 mm male: 7 mm Habitat: Usually on the green leaves of shrubs and low trees Toxicity: Bites probably only lead to local pain

Side view

This is one of several salticid species that prefers to live among green leaves, one of which is partly rolled into a tube which the spider uses as a retreat.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Opisthoncus polyphemus and Opisthoncus parcedentatus.