The spider is small and has a brown cephalothorax with patches, the female being generally darker, and a grey or grey-brown abdomen.

[4] There are similarities between spiders within genus Phintella and those in Chira, Chrysilla, Euophrys, Icius, Jotus and Telamonia.

[5] Genetic analysis confirms that it is related to the genera Helvetia and Menemerus and is classified in the tribe Chrysillini.

[6][7] The spider is medium-sized, with shape that is typical of the genus, with a broad cephalothorax with flat sides that is wider than the abdomen.

It is most similar to Phintella volupe, found in Sri Lanka, but can be distinguished by its copulatory organs.