Downy jumping spider
Attulus pubescens
4,5 mmAdult female
Body length
Body length
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Downy jumping spider — size comparison
Attulus pubescens is a small jumping spider found on walls, wood and other sunlit surfaces, among other places. Its grey-brown pattern consists of hairs and sma
Silhouette comparison
Length
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Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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4.5 mm
8.56 cm
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Downy jumping spider — size comparison — facts and sources
Attulus pubescens is a small jumping spider found on walls, wood and other sunlit surfaces, among other places. Its grey-brown pattern consists of hairs and small patches whose arrangement and contrast vary. Older works describe this species as Sitticus pubescens.
Like other jumping spiders it uses well-developed vision and hunts by day. It pauses, assesses an insect's position and approaches to within jumping distance.
Silk serves as a safety line and shelter material. The spider rests and moults in sheltered crevices, while the female lays her eggs and guards the egg sac there.