Jumping spider

Fact Box Species: Sandalodes scopifer (M. Zabka) formerly S. albobarbatus (RM) Family: Salticidae Body length: female: 10 mm male: 9 mm Habitat: On the leaves and bark of trees, especially in eucalypt forests Toxicity: Bites could lead to local pain

The male The female Female, side view

The white markings on this black spider are distinctive although somewhat variable in appearance. This is a very common species in eucalypt forests on the Darling Downs.

Known range: Common from Cairns down the east coast and across to Adelaide as well as in the South-west corner of WA.

Spider(s) with a very similar appearance: Sandalodes bipenicillatus, Sandalodes superbus, Opisthoncus mordax and other salticid species with a similar body shape.