Tara anomala

Fact Box Species: Tara anomala (QM) or a closely related species Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 6 mm male: 4 mm Habitat: On bark, green leaves or lichen; this species is most common in rainforest settings Toxicity: Unknown; may cause pain and inflammation at a bite site

Under female Female side view The male Male underside

Known range: Rarely found in Cairns but apparently nowhere else.

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