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Himalayan Jumping (Euophrys omnisuperstes)

The Himalayan jumping spider is found in the Himalayas at an elevation of 22,000 ft. These unique spiders were for the first time observed by Irish naturalist Richard Hingston on his expediition to Mount Everest.

Scientific Classification

Himalayan Jumping Spider

 

Physical Description and Identification

Adults

Size: Females are around 0.19 inches (5mm) while males are approximately 0.15 inches (4 mm)

Color: They have a brown body with whitish hair. The males have a darker appearance than the females, also having a black abdomen.

Other Characteristic Features: Their anterior eyes have fringes of brown hairs. Males have outgrown maxillae or a mouthpart.

The Himalayan Jumping Spider

Eggs

They lay eggs in sacs and produce a silk thread to protect the eggs until they hatch.

Spiderlings

There is not much information about the spiderlings of this species.

The Web

Like other members of the family, these spiders do not make webs.

Are Himalayan Jumping Spiders Poisonous

Although they can bite to defend themselves, but it is not poisonous for humans

Quick Facts

Distribution The Himalayas
Habitat Rocky debris
Lifespan Around 1 year
Predators Blue mud dauber, spider wasp, centipede, brown widow spiders
Diet Flies, springtails, and similar insects
IUCN Conservation Status Not listed
Himalayan Jumping Spider Size

Did You Know

  • They are the sole creatures living at the highest point of the world (Mt. Everest) so their scientific name is ‘omnisuperstes’ which means standing above all in Latin.
  • One female Himalayan jumping spider was once spotted in the Dooars region of West Bengal in 2014, extending their distribution to India also.

Image Source: Steemitimages.com, Angamen.com, I.pinimg.com

The Himalayan jumping spider is found in the Himalayas at an elevation of 22,000 ft. These unique spiders were for the first time observed by Irish naturalist Richard Hingston on his expediition to Mount Everest.

Himalayan Jumping Spider

 

Physical Description and Identification

Adults

Size: Females are around 0.19 inches (5mm) while males are approximately 0.15 inches (4 mm)

Color: They have a brown body with whitish hair. The males have a darker appearance than the females, also having a black abdomen.

Other Characteristic Features: Their anterior eyes have fringes of brown hairs. Males have outgrown maxillae or a mouthpart.

The Himalayan Jumping Spider

Eggs

They lay eggs in sacs and produce a silk thread to protect the eggs until they hatch.

Spiderlings

There is not much information about the spiderlings of this species.

The Web

Like other members of the family, these spiders do not make webs.

Are Himalayan Jumping Spiders Poisonous

Although they can bite to defend themselves, but it is not poisonous for humans

Quick Facts

Distribution The Himalayas
Habitat Rocky debris
Lifespan Around 1 year
Predators Blue mud dauber, spider wasp, centipede, brown widow spiders
Diet Flies, springtails, and similar insects
IUCN Conservation Status Not listed
Himalayan Jumping Spider Size

Did You Know

  • They are the sole creatures living at the highest point of the world (Mt. Everest) so their scientific name is ‘omnisuperstes’ which means standing above all in Latin.
  • One female Himalayan jumping spider was once spotted in the Dooars region of West Bengal in 2014, extending their distribution to India also.

Image Source: Steemitimages.com, Angamen.com, I.pinimg.com

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