Salticidae Phintella

"Phintella" sp. "Black-and-White Banded"

Black-and-White Banded Golden Jumper

While the black blotches on the carapace of this female are similar to those of Phintelloides, its sex organ differs significantly from those seen in described species of both Phintella and Phintelloides. Its abdominal pattern suggests that it may be the female counterpart of either "Phintella" sp. B or "Phintella" sp. C (above). However, it is provisionally treated as a separate species until we can find evidence (such as DNA analysis or sighting of the matched pair together) to assign it to either species.