Zebra jumping spider

Zebra jumping spider (Salticus scenicus)

Web: Jumping spiders don’t make catching webs, but use their large and well developed eyes to spot their prey from far away, sneak closer and pounce it with their short and strong legs.

Habitat: is very often found on walls and fences, sometimes in houses close to a window. Also on stones, rocks and logs. 

How to recognize:

• very recognizable by the black and white pattern
• small, compact spider
• ♂: male with enlarged, black jaws

Looks similar to:

• In Belgium, there are three more Salticus species with a similar drawing.

Size

♀: 5-7 mm

♂: 5-7mm

When?

♀: May till July

♂: May till June