Jumping spider

Fact Box Species: Servaea species (QM) (probably Servaea vestita) Previous species name: Plexippus validus Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 9 mm male: 8 mm Habitat: This spider normally spends its time on or under the bark of eucalypt forests but it is very mobile so it could also be found in other habitats Toxicity: The toxicity of the venom of this species is unknown but it may at least cause local pain

Another species? View of palps Another species? Another genus?

The surface markings of this species are are somewhat variable but the spider has a stocky overall appearance and is rather hairy, especially around the palps.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: several other salticid species with drab colours and a 'conventional' body shape.