Variable in pattern, colour and also size, the name (meaning severe) refers to the glowering appearance caused by the lines on the carapace, making the spider look like it is frowning. Body up to ♀ 9 mm ♂ 9 mm but specimens are often as small as 5 mm.
- Mareeba
- Black form from Perth WA
- Male from Walcha NSW
- Clynotis severus and Pungalina palps
- Diagnostic Sheet
Mareeba
![Clynotis severus](../_dbase_upl/Salticidae-Clynotis-severus-AUS-1407-Mareeba.jpg)
Black form from Perth WA
![Perth Clynotis severus](../_dbase_upl/Salticidae-Clynotis-severus-AUS-1159-Perth-black-p1110892iain-2013.jpg)
Male from Walcha NSW
![Walcha Clynotis Severus](../_dbase_upl/Salticidae-Clynotis-severus-AUS-308-Walcha-P1040809IRM9.jpg)
Clynotis severus and Pungalina palps
![Clynotis severus and Pungalina palps](../_dbase_upl/Salticidae-clynotis-severus-and-pungalina-palps-_Z.jpg)
Diagnostic Sheet
![Diagnostic sheet](../_dbase_upl/Salticidae-clynotis-severus-_Z.jpg)