Aussie Bronze Jumping Spider

Helpis minitabunda

"Helpis minitabunda" is a jumping spider. A widespread species in the east and south east of Australia and in Papua New Guinea, usually found on foliage in moist areas.
Mischievous minitabunda Handsome little dude, but gave me the run around through the daises. This shot is taken outside, but my camera settings have reduced the background. Sporting some very impressive chelicerae and fangs and lovely facial markings...and a nice dusting of pollen! Male Helpis minitabunda 7 mm body length Araneae,Aussie Bronze Jumper,Australia,Geotagged,Helpis minitabunda,Jumping Spider,Macro,Salticidae,Spring,Threatening Jumping spider,arachnid,arthropod,invertebrate

Appearance

Unusually for spiders, the male is larger than the female. Male body length to 10 mm, females to 8 mm. The front two pairs of legs are particularly long. The male head has a flat topped caput covered with creamy white hairs. Below are large protruding chelicerae. The demeanor of the female is more cryptic than the male. The pre-mating courtship dance between male and female may last from two to three hours." Helpis minitabunda" is an invasive species in New Zealand.
Helpis minitabunda Commonly known as Aussie Bronze Jumper and also Threatening Jumper due to them often rising up and confronting when approached - of all the Jumpers I've encountered, I've found this species to be the most likely to jump on to the camera. The male as seen here is very distinctive, larger than the female, with a flattish caput covered with white hairs. There are very large protruding chelicerae. Male 12 mm body length Araneae,Aussie Bronze Jumper,Australia,Geotagged,Helpis minitabunda,Macro,Salticidae,Spider,Summer,Threatening Jumping spider,arachnid,arthropod,invertebrate,new south wales

Naming

Common names include threatening jumping spider and bronze jumping spider. The specific epithet "minitabunda" is derived from Latin, meaning "threatening". The male may show fearless or threatening behaviour when approached.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassArachnida
OrderAraneae
FamilySalticidae
GenusHelpis
SpeciesH. minitabunda
Photographed in
Australia