Hoary Servaea (Servaea incana)

Hoary Servaea, a reference photo — Photo: P.D. Amara · CC0 (licence)

Servaea incana is a species of jumping spider found in temperate regions throughout Australia, especially around the coast. It is nocturnal and known to nest under loose bark on the trunks of eucalypt trees.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Hoary Servaea 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

Servaea villosa
Icius insolidus
Salpesia squalida

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Family: Salticidae
Genus: Servaea
Species: Servaea incana

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