Jumping spider

Fact Box Species: Bavia species (QM) or a closely related species (Note: This species is a plurident salticid with 5 teeth on the lower edge of each chelicera and this distinguishes it from most salticids with similar shape and markings) Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 9.5 mm male: about 9 mm Habitat: On tree trunks and many other surfaces, including human constructions Toxicity: Unknown; may be capable of causing pain and significant inflammation at a bite site

Side view Front view Underneath spider

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Several other salticid species, notably Opisthoncus species, Sandalodes superbus, Lycidas species, and Helpis species.