Jumping Spider
Scientific Name: Phidippus audax (likely representative based on appearance)
Order & Family: Araneae: Salticidae
Size: 6 to 15 mm (0.24 to 0.59 inches)
Natural Habitat
Gardens, homes, grasslands, and forests; often found on sunny vertical surfaces like walls or windows.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous; hunts small insects like flies, moths, and other spiders using keen eyesight and agility.
Behavior Patterns
Diurnal hunters with exceptional vision. They do not build webs to catch prey but use a silk 'dragline' for safety when jumping. Known for their curious nature and complex courtship dances.
Risks & Benefits
Highly beneficial to humans as they provide natural pest control. They are generally harmless to humans; while they can bite if extremely provoked, their venom is not medically significant.
Identified on: 1/7/2026