Green jumping spider

Fact Box Species: Mopsus mormon (RM, QM) Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 16 mm male: 12 mm Habitat: Usually found on green leaves in the wetter regions of coastal NSW and Queensland Toxicity: Uncertain; the venom tends to cause painful bites in humans; ulceration at bite sites is possible but probably rare

The male

The most important characteristics of the female of this species are its variable but generally leaf green colour, the distinctive white patch around the eyes, and the two black lines along the dorsal abdomen. The male has a prominent fringe of white hairs on each side of the eye pattern.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: None.