Tan Jumping Spider

Found on vertical surfaces such as tree trunks, fences, and the exterior walls of buildings across North America.

Carnivorous; hunts small insects and other spiders by stalking and pouncing rather than using a web.

Diurnal hunters with excellent vision; they are known for their curiosity towards humans and their 'wavy' abdominal pattern which provides camouflage against bark.

Generally harmless and beneficial to humans as they provide natural pest control for gardens and homes; they rarely bite unless squeezed or provoked.