Jotus auripes
Golden-Thighed Brushed Jumping Spider Identification Australia
Small eastern Australian jumping spider with golden-orange front-leg brushes, white side markings and active foliage or wall-hunting behaviour.
Usually low riskGolden-thighed brushed jumping spiders are small Jotus jumping spiders from eastern Australia. Males are the easiest to recognise in clear photos because the front legs can show golden-orange brush-like hairs, pale socks and white side bands, while both sexes may be seen moving in short, alert jumps on foliage, leaf litter, walls or other sheltered surfaces.
Quick identification
- Small compact jumping spider with large forward-facing eyes
- Male may show golden-orange brush-like hairs on the front legs
- White socks or pale bands on the legs and white side bands can be visible in close photos
- Often found on foliage, leaf litter, outside walls or sheltered built structures in eastern Australia
What to check next
Check for jumping-spider eyes, tiny size, short jumps and the golden front-leg brush or white side-band clues. Compare with Aussie bronze hoppers, garden jumping spiders and white-banded house jumping spiders if the photo is not close enough.
When to seek medical help
This spider is not usually considered dangerous. Avoid handling it and seek medical advice for severe pain, allergic symptoms, infection signs, spreading symptoms or uncertainty after any bite.
Where it is usually seen
Low foliage, leaf litter, garden plants, mesic eastern Australian bushland, outside walls and occasional indoor surfaces, with confirmed state context strongest in New South Wales and Victoria.