Zebra Jumping Spider
Scientific Name: Salticus scenicus
Order & Family: Order: Araneae; Family: Salticidae
Size: 5 to 9 millimeters in length
Natural Habitat
Urban areas, gardens, and homes; often found on sunlit walls, fences, and window ledges.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous; feeds on small insects like flies, mosquitoes, and even other spiders.
Behavior Patterns
Diurnal hunters with excellent vision; they do not build webs to catch prey but instead stalk and pounce on them using a silken 'tether' for safety.
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans and not aggressive; provides ecosystem benefits by controlling household and garden pests.
Identified on: 1/5/2026