Eris flava is a species of jumping spider. It is found in the eastern United States, Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola. The male can be distinguished from Eris militaris by its band of white scales across the clypeus.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Eris flava 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
- Eris
- Species
- Eris flava
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