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Maratus madelineae (jumping spider, peacock spider)
Image: [1]
Epidemiology:
- ubiquitous
- frequently prey on pests
- generally smaller than a thumbnail
- large eyes, jumping
Pathology:
- bites are rare; spider always chooses to escape rather than fight [1]
- bites are painful, erythematous, urticarial, but not severe, despite potent venom [1]
Related
spider bite
General
spider
Properties
KINGDOM: animal
PHYLUM: arthropod
ORGANISM-CLASS: arachnid
References
- Grimm L
Medically Significant Spider Bites: Which to Watch Out For,
Medscape. July 25, 2023
https://reference.medscape.com/slideshow/venomous-spiders-31606