Lycidas species

Fact Box Species: Lycidas species (JS) formerly Sigytes scutulata (RM) Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 7 mm male: 5 mm Habitat: On the bark of trees but also on green leaves and other surfaces, including man-made ones Toxicity: Uncertain; may cause a painful bite or mild illness and is likely to bite if trapped in clothing

This is a common species and is readily recognised by the pattern of bands along the abdomen and the black head with the white fringe around the eyes.

Spider(s) with a similar appearance: Many other salticids.