Copper sun jumper
Heliophanus cupreus
5,2 mmAdult female
Body length
Body length
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Copper sun jumper — size comparison
Heliophanus cupreus is a small jumping spider with a dark, metallic body. The female's legs are paler, often with darker streaks. The species occurs in the
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Measurement comparisonScale in cm
0246810
5.2 mm
8.56 cm
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Copper sun jumper — size comparison — facts and sources
Heliophanus cupreus is a small jumping spider with a dark, metallic body. The female's legs are paler, often with darker streaks. The species occurs in the Palaearctic and uses low vegetation, where it can watch for small insects and find cover between leaves.
It hunts by sight without building a capture web. It alternates short pauses with approaches towards prey and sudden leaps.
The genus includes similar species, so leg colour is not always sufficient for reliable identification. Breeding and resting involve sheltered silk retreats.