Salticidae
Jumping Spider Identification in Australia
Tiny to small active hunter with large front eyes and jerky jumping movement.
Usually low riskJumping spiders are small visual hunters and are among the most commonly noticed low-risk spiders on walls and plants. Large forward-facing eyes, alert stop-start movement and short jumps are more useful clues than colour, because Australian jumping spiders range from plain brown bark hunters to bright green or patterned garden species. They do not build a prey-catching web, although they can make small silk shelters for resting or eggs. Use the eye position, active behaviour and surface—wall, leaf, bark or fence—to narrow the match before comparing specialised jumping-spider profiles.
Quick identification
- Small body
- Large front-facing eyes
- Short jumping movements
- Often on walls, plants or windows
What to check next
Look for eye arrangement and jumping movement rather than web clues.
When to seek medical help
Seek care only if symptoms are severe, allergic or concerning.
Where it is usually seen
Walls, windows, plants, bark, fences and garden surfaces.