Black-Thighed Jumping Spider

Opisthoncus nigrofemoratus

Bug Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Commonly found in gardens this is a small and common spider that does not spin a web instead relying on ability to see and jump to catch prey

Identification

covered with white setae or hairs the hips are brownish-yellow with darker black to brown thighs

Size

The female can grow to around 6mm whilst the male can grow to around 4mm

Habitat

Can be found on small shrubs and trees in gardens or scrub

Distribution

Can be found in most states of Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2022-06-17 16:47:19)

Quick Facts

Common name: Black-Thighed Jumping Spider
Scientific name: Opisthoncus nigrofemoratus (L. Koch, 1867)
Family: Salticidae
Category: Bug Life › Spiders
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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