Jumping Spider

Found in a wide variety of habitats including grasslands, forests, deserts, and residential gardens or homes.

Carnivorous; they primarily eat small insects and other spiders. They are active hunters that do not use webs to catch prey.

Diurnal hunters with excellent vision. They are known for their ability to jump long distances and use a silk tether as a safety line. They often perform complex courtship dances.

Generally harmless to humans and rarely bite unless provoked; their venom is not medically significant for most people. They are beneficial to the ecosystem as natural pest control for gardens.