''Helpis minitabunda'' is a
jumping spider. A widespread species in the east and south east of
Australia
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,
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, and in
Papua New Guinea
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, usually found on foliage in moist areas.
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.
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
Latin words and phrases
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