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.
First aid / what to do now
- Move away from the spider and avoid handling it.
- Wash the bite area with soap and water.
- Use a cold pack for pain or swelling.
- Call 13 11 26 or seek medical advice if symptoms are severe, spreading, infected-looking, allergic, or you are unsure what bit you.
This site cannot diagnose a bite. In an emergency call 000. For poisoning advice in Australia call 13 11 26.
How to identify the Golden-thighed brushed jumping spider
- 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
Danger level
Usually low risk
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 the Golden-thighed brushed jumping spider is usually seen in Australia
Low foliage, leaf litter, garden plants, coastal eastern Australian bushland, outside walls and occasional indoor surfaces, especially in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.
How it differs from lookalikes
These comparisons are clues, not a confirmed species ID. Use several features together: body shape, size, location, web type and behaviour.
- Orange-legged swift spiderMay overlap because of same region, similar size, similar colour. For this spider, check: 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. For the other possibility, check: Check for the stop-start running behaviour, orange front legs, black-and-white markings and no capture web. Compare with swift ground spiders, wolf spiders and ant-mimic spiders if the leg colour is unclear.
- White-banded house jumping spiderMay overlap because of same region, similar size, similar colour. For this spider, check: 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. For the other possibility, check: Check for jumping-spider eyes, short jumps and mottled white-banded patterning. Compare with garden jumping spiders, bronze Aussie jumping spiders and peacock spiders if the body pattern or location is unclear.
- Bronze Aussie jumping spiderMay overlap because of same region, similar size, similar colour. For this spider, check: 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. For the other possibility, check: Check for the foliage setting, jumping-spider eyes, long front legs and bronze-brown patterning. Compare with garden jumping spiders, green jumping spiders and peacock spiders if the photo is not close enough.
Common comparisons
People often compare this spider with similar Australian spiders. These quick links help you check the closest alternatives.
Compare this spider by state
Use the state guides to compare this spider with other local possibilities.
Similar spiders to compare
Compare this spider with these likely lookalikes before settling on an identification.
Orange-legged swift spiderUsually low risksame region, similar size, similar colour
White-banded house jumping spiderUsually low risksame region, similar size, similar colour
Bronze Aussie jumping spiderUsually low risksame region, similar size, similar colour
Giant bark jumping spiderUsually low risksame region, similar size, similar colourNext useful checks
Still trying to identify this spider?
Use these quick paths if the Golden-thighed brushed jumping spider is only one possible match. They help compare photo clues, local spider pages, bite guidance and similar Australian spiders.
Reference notes
How this guide stays cautious
Spider Identifier Australia uses visible clues to suggest likely possibilities. It is not a medical diagnosis or a formal species determination.
- Australian Museum spider informationAustralian spider identification, biology and dangerous spider context.
- Australian Museum funnel-web spidersFunnel-web range, identification and bite-safety context.
- Poisons Information CentreCall 13 11 26 for poisons advice from anywhere in Australia.
Common questions
Golden-thighed brushed jumping spider FAQ
Is the Golden-thighed brushed jumping spider dangerous?
Danger level: Usually low risk. 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.
How do I identify the Golden-thighed brushed jumping spider?
Check the visible body shape, size, colour, markings, location and web or hiding place. Key clues include: 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 should I do if I think I was bitten by a Golden-thighed brushed jumping spider?
Clean the area, use a cold pack for pain, and seek medical advice if pain is severe, symptoms spread, infection signs appear, or you are unsure what bit you.
Where is the Golden-thighed brushed jumping spider usually found?
Low foliage, leaf litter, garden plants, coastal eastern Australian bushland, outside walls and occasional indoor surfaces, especially in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.
What spiders look similar to the Golden-thighed brushed jumping spider?
Common lookalikes can overlap in colour, size, web type or habitat. Use the similar spiders and common comparisons on this page to check alternatives before settling on a match.
Can I identify the Golden-thighed brushed jumping spider by photo?
A photo can help if it shows the whole spider, markings, size and where it was found. For the Golden-thighed brushed jumping spider, also compare the checklist clues and what to check next rather than relying on colour alone.