Jumping spider

Fact Box Species: Trite longula (QM) Previous species name: None Family: Salticidae Body length: female: about 10 mm male: about 9 mm Habitat: On bark and green leaves Toxicity: Unknown; may cause mild illness or at least pain and inflammation at the bite site

Note: The identity of this spider is not certain. It was originally believed that Trite longula is to be found only in Northern Australia and some Asian countries and that the South Queensland spider with a similar appearance is actually Gangus longulus. However, some museum experts have suggested that Trite longula and Gangus longulus are really the same species. The diagnostic features of both spiders include black patches around the eyes, radiating striae (stripes) on the back half of the carapace, and a faint pattern of chevron-like markings along the abdomen.

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