Bold Jumping Spider

Open areas including grasslands, prairies, and suburban gardens; often found on fences, walls, and under decks.

Carnivorous predator that eats a variety of insects such as flies, moths, beetles, and other spiders using keen eyesight and agility.

Diurnal hunters that do not build webs to catch prey. They use silk as a safety line when jumping. They have complex courtship dances involving visual signaling.

Benefits the ecosystem by controlling pest populations. Generally harmless to humans; while they can bite if extremely provoked or handled roughly, the bite is typically less painful than a bee sting and not medically significant.