Community identification
Jumping spider
Salticidae family; exact species cannot be determined from the image
- Order & Family
- Araneae, Salticidae
- Size
- Typically about 2–15 mm in body length, depending on species.
Natural Habitat
Common on vegetation, walls, fences, and other sunny surfaces in gardens and homes.
Diet & Feeding
Predatory; hunts small insects and other arthropods, usually by pouncing.
Behavior Patterns
Active hunters with excellent vision; they stalk and leap onto prey rather than trapping it in a web. They use silk for safety lines and shelters.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to people in ordinary encounters; bites are rare and usually mild. Beneficial predators that help control insect pests.