Hyllus argyrotoxus

Hyllus argyrotoxus

Hyllus are sturdy, solid looking spiders that are quite large <>16mm. They tend to be stout, hairy and dull in colour. Species in this genus tend to be found in silken cells in low vegetation in the open. Hyllus argyrotoxus is found along the eastern coastal region of South Africa.
Black and White Hyllus Jumping Spider Hyllus argyrotoxus Democratic Republic of the Congo,Geotagged,Hyllus argyrotoxus

Appearance

Male 8-10mm, female 9-11mm. Carapace is dark, almost black, decorated with white bands and patches of white hair, clypeus with pale parallel lines. Abdomen is black with meridian white stripe ending in series of chevrons and spots. Lateral edge is white. legs have spots.
Little jumper Another little Salticidae taken up residence in my garden Fall,Geotagged,Hyllus argyrotoxus,Salticidae,South Africa,arachnids,south africa,spiders

Naming

Simon, 1902.
Stripey jumper, back view Hyllus argyrotoxus can be recognised by the chevrons on its abdomen Fall,Geotagged,Hyllus argyrotoxus,Salticidae,South Africa,arachnids,jumping spiders,south africa,spiders

Distribution

South Africa, eastern to southern coastal regions as well as further inland to the north of the country.

Habitat

Low vegetation in the open.

Food

Insects

References:

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Field Guide to the Spiders of South Africa - Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman. Lapa publishers 2014
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassArachnida
OrderAraneae
FamilySalticidae
GenusHyllus
SpeciesHyllus argyrotoxus
Photographed in
Congo (Democratic Republic)
South Africa