Jumping Spider

Natural Habitat

Found globally in diverse environments including forests, grasslands, gardens, and inside residential buildings.

Diet & Feeding

Primarily carnivorous, feeding on insects and other small spiders. They are active hunters that use keen eyesight to stalk and pounce on prey.

Behavior Patterns

Diurnal hunters with exceptional vision. They are known for their ability to jump several times their body length and for complex courtship dances performed by males.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to humans; they rarely bite unless provoked and their venom is not medically significant. They benefit the ecosystem and homeowners by controlling pest insect populations.

Identified on: 1/1/2026