Opisthoncus polyphemus, also called the cyclops jumping spider, is a species of jumping spiders in the family Salticidae. It is found in New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Cyclops Jumping Spider 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.
Easily confused with
- Opisthoncus nigrofemoratus
- Opisthoncus serratofasciatus
- Opisthoncus quadratarius
- Opisthoncus sexmaculatus
- Macaroeris nidicolens
- Phanias harfordi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Salticidae
- Genus
- Opisthoncus
- Species
- Opisthoncus polyphemus
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