Jumping spider

Found on vegetation, walls, windows, and other sunlit surfaces worldwide; many tolerate buildings and gardens.

An active predator of small insects and other arthropods, usually capturing prey by stalking and pouncing rather than using webs.

Excellent vision and agile jumping; it often turns to face observers and uses a silk dragline while jumping. Females lay eggs in silk retreats and may guard them.

Generally harmless to humans, with bites rare and medically insignificant. It benefits gardens and homes by controlling flies, mosquitoes, and other small pests.