Green jumping spider of the Salticidae family occupies parts of eastern Australia and New Guinea. Its name is a result of its bright green coloration.
Size: While the males measure 0.59 inches (1.5 cm), the females grow to a length of about 0.80 inches (1.8 cm).
Color: Female spiders have a light green body with two black stripes on the abdomen. White patches are observed around the eyes and their cephalothorax exhibits a brownish-red and white pattern. The males, on the other hand, have a dark green body and red head. Their abdomen is a blend of green. black, and white.
Other Characteristic Features: The males have long, white side whiskers, surrounded by black hairs. This feature remains absent in females, who instead have a red and white mask-like feature.
Female green jumping spiders make egg sacs on leaves with a single curve.
The spiderlings mostly have a pale green appearance closely similar to the adults.
They do make webs, which is a little different and unique since it has multiple chambers or compartments, each being occupied by the male and female spiders.
The spider being an aggressive predator might bite humans if encountered. As a result, the affected area could be painful and ulcerous. But, other than that, there is no detrimental venom involved.
| Other Names | Northern green jumping spider |
| Distribution | Eastern Australia and New Guinea |
| Habitat | Gardens, on leaves, and backyards |
| Diet | Insects and other smaller spiders |
| Web Type | Not any particular pattern |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not listed |
Image Credits: Arachne.org.au, I.imgur.com, Ozanimals.com, Brisbaneinsects.com
Green jumping spider of the Salticidae family occupies parts of eastern Australia and New Guinea. Its name is a result of its bright green coloration.
Size: While the males measure 0.59 inches (1.5 cm), the females grow to a length of about 0.80 inches (1.8 cm).
Color: Female spiders have a light green body with two black stripes on the abdomen. White patches are observed around the eyes and their cephalothorax exhibits a brownish-red and white pattern. The males, on the other hand, have a dark green body and red head. Their abdomen is a blend of green. black, and white.
Other Characteristic Features: The males have long, white side whiskers, surrounded by black hairs. This feature remains absent in females, who instead have a red and white mask-like feature.
Female green jumping spiders make egg sacs on leaves with a single curve.
The spiderlings mostly have a pale green appearance closely similar to the adults.
They do make webs, which is a little different and unique since it has multiple chambers or compartments, each being occupied by the male and female spiders.
The spider being an aggressive predator might bite humans if encountered. As a result, the affected area could be painful and ulcerous. But, other than that, there is no detrimental venom involved.
| Other Names | Northern green jumping spider |
| Distribution | Eastern Australia and New Guinea |
| Habitat | Gardens, on leaves, and backyards |
| Diet | Insects and other smaller spiders |
| Web Type | Not any particular pattern |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not listed |
Image Credits: Arachne.org.au, I.imgur.com, Ozanimals.com, Brisbaneinsects.com
