Zebra jumping spider
Salticus scenicus
6,5 mmAdult female
Body length
Body length
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Zebra jumping spider — size comparison
The zebra jumping spider occurs in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is often seen on warm walls, fences and tree trunks. Large forward-facing ey
Silhouette comparison
Length
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Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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6.5 mm
8.56 cm
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Zebra jumping spider — size comparison — facts and sources
The zebra jumping spider occurs in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is often seen on warm walls, fences and tree trunks. Large forward-facing eyes help it track moving prey in bright daylight.
It hunts actively, without a capture web. After spotting an insect it approaches carefully, positions its body and makes a short leap. Before jumping it attaches a safety thread to the surface.
Males display their front legs and elongated chelicerae during courtship and encounters with rivals. The female lays her eggs in a silk retreat.