Paraphilaeus is a spider genus of the Salticidae family (jumping spiders). Its single described species is found in Queensland and New South Wales. Plexippus (=Trite) daemeli Keyserling 1883 had been known for a long time. In 2003, closer investigation showed that it represents a new genus and is neither related to Plexippus nor Trite. Type species: Plexippus daemeli Keyserling, 1883. Spiders 4–6 mm in length. The male palpal bulb has a very elongate cymbium, its outer half distinctly curved. Embolus very long, passing across ventral surface of tegulum and along edge of cymbium.