Hyllus argyrotoxus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in Africa and is commonly known as the black and white Hyllus jumping spider. Like other members of the genus Hyllus, it is a robust, visually oriented predator adapted to hunting on vegetation.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Hyllus argyrotoxus 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Salticidae
- Genus
- Hyllus
- Species
- Hyllus argyrotoxus
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