Opisthoncus nigrofemoratus is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae, native to Australia. It is found mainly in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia, where it inhabits gardens, bushland, and suburban foliage.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Opisthoncus nigrofemoratus 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 polyphemus
- Opisthoncus serratofasciatus
- Opisthoncus quadratarius
- Opisthoncus sexmaculatus
- Opisthoncus abnormis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Salticidae
- Genus
- Opisthoncus
- Species
- Opisthoncus nigrofemoratus
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