Jumping Spider

Widely distributed in backyards, grasslands, and forests; frequently found indoors on walls or windowsills.

Carnivorous; feeds primarily on small insects like flies, moths, and other spiders using an active hunting strategy.

Unlike most spiders, they do not spin webs to catch prey. They hunt by day (diurnal) using exceptional vision and an explosive jumping ability to pounce on prey. They use silk as a safety tether when jumping.

Benefits the ecosystem by controlling pest populations. They are generally harmless to humans; while they can bite if extremely provoked, their venom is not medically significant and they usually prefer to flee.