The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia's most iconic arachnids. It's a member of the widow spider family, closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their ...

The regal jumping spider (Phidippus regius) is a fuzzy spider that's named for its incredible jumping ability and vivid ...

They have some black markings, too. However, these are hard to see without a magnifying glass because the spiders are so small. The red-backed jumping spider is striking indeed! It has a black ...

Regal jumping spiders are small but striking arachnids ... Adult females and juvenile females are more variable, with pale brown, reddish brown markings or even orange-white markings.