Phintella vittata is a species of jumping spider in the genus Phintella. It has a wide distribution across Asia, ranging from India and Nepal through China to the Philippines, and is notable for being the first animal known to be capable of seeing ultraviolet B light.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Banded Phintella being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Salticidae
- Genus
- Phintella
- Species
- Phintella vittata
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