Jumping Spiders (Salticidae) are the personalities of the spider world. Though generally small in size (up to 12 mm body length), their large eyes, prodigious jumping ability, often brilliant colours and cocky, inquisitive activity make them very appealing. Many are daylight hunters, using their excellent vision to track, stalk and calculate distance, before suddenly leaping on […]
Jumping Spiders
Jumping Spiders are diurnal animals with excellent eyesight, that pursue its prey and leap upon it. They have an all-round view of thheir surroundings because of their large, central, front eyes. They are about the size of a 20c piece when fully grown, with pin size legs. There are many different species but all jump […]
Daring Jumping Spiders
The Daring Jumping Spider, Phidippus audax, is commonly found in gardens and homes. In the garden they can be found on tree trunks, fallen leaves and in ground debris and in homes where they wander in search of prey. They are often seen near windowsills and doorjambs. Daring jumping spiders are large, with males growing […]
