[4] In 2000, the species was moved to the genus Phintella by Dmitri V. Logunov and Yu M. Marusik based the appearance of the female holotype.

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

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

It has two distinctive lighter markings behind the eye field that are shaped like half crescents.

The abdomen is pale yellow, although slight traces of brown belts may be seen, and is 1.75 mm (0.069 in) long.