Ant-mimic jumping spider

Foliage, tree bark, and sunny vertical surfaces where ants are present

Insects, primarily ants and small arthropods captured by stalking and pouncing

Actively mimics the appearance and movement of ants, including walking with a jerky motion and waving its front legs like antennae to avoid predators and deceive prey

Harmless to humans; beneficial as a natural predator of garden pest insects and nuisance ants