Jumping spider

Fact Box Species: Sandalodes bipenicillatus (Aust. Mus.) Previous species name: Mopsus bipenicillatus Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 10 mm male: 9 mm Habitat: On bark and green leaves Toxicity: Unknown; may cause mild illness or at least pain at the bite site

The white markings on this black spider resemble those for Sandalodes scopifer. The male of S. bipenicillatus is recognized by the two brushes of dark hairs that form forward-pointing 'horns' on the sides of the spider's 'head'.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Sandalodes scopifer and other salticid species with a similar body shape.