Jumping Spider

Gardens, forests, and residential buildings; often found on sunlit walls, fences, or windowsills.

Primarily carnivorous, eating small insects like flies, gnats, and other spiders; they are active hunters rather than web-builders.

Diurnal hunters with excellent vision. They use silk as a safety tether when jumping to catch prey or navigate terrain. Known for curious and jerky movements.

Benefits the ecosystem by controlling pest populations; generally harmless to humans, as their venom is not medically significant and they are not aggressive.