Holoplatys jumping spider

Spiders within genus Holoplatys are small, with bodies adapted for entering cracks and folds in tree bark. The long, slender and flat form is adapted to the surroundings. This lateral shot shows the specially evolved form nicely.

There are 36 species known to science within this genus.

'Flat jumping spiders present identification challenges in the field. Location is unreliable as many specimens only have records from cities, suggesting human-aided dispersal'. (Robert Whyte & Greg Anderson, Field Guide to Spiders of Australia 2018).

Female 8 mm length