Ant-mimic Jumping Spider

Found in diverse environments including gardens, forests, and occasionally inside buildings near ant trails.

Carnivorous; primarily feeds on small insects and sometimes the ants they mimic.

They exhibit Batesian mimicry by looking and moving like ants to avoid predators. They lift their front legs to resemble antennae and often walk in a zigzag pattern.

Harmless to humans; they benefit the ecosystem by controlling pest insect populations.