Thyene imperialis is a species of jumping spider in the genus Thyene that have a wide distribution, being found across Southern Europe, North Africa and Asia, as far east as Indonesia. The spider lives in cultivated land, among cereal crops and cotton, and is being looked at as a possible biological pest control. It is a medium-sized spider with a flat carapace that is typically between 2.65 and 3.25 mm (0.104 and 0.128 in) long and an ovoid abdomen that is typically between 2.7 and 3.3 mm (0.11 and 0.13 in) long. The spider has 'horns' formed of black hairs on the side of its eye field and white scales on its clypeus.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Imperial 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Salticidae
- Genus
- Thyene
- Species
- Thyene imperialis
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