Simaethula species

Fact Box Species: Simaethula species (QM) Family: Salticidae Body length: female: about 4 mm male: about 3.5 mm Habitat: This salticid may be shaken from green leaves in eucalypt forests Toxicity: This spider is surely too small to harm a human

Other views More views Adult female Front view

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Simaethula species and also Simaetha thoracica, although the golden scales on this spider are distinctive. The positions of the eyes should be examined with a stereo microscope to verify the identification.