Salticus genus of the jumping spider family has 48 species in all. They, along with other genera, were a part of the Attus genus. However, in 1955, French arachnologist Pierre Bonnet declared Attus as its junior synonym, and Salticus got a separate genus status.
Size: Females spiders are 0.13-0.27 inches (0.33-0.68 cm) and males have an average size of 0.19 inches (0.48 cm).
Color: The spiders showcase a combination of black and white.
Other Characteristic Features: The chelicerae of male spiders are long. Zebra spider (Salticus scenicus), a species of this genus, has many eyes facing forward to locate its prey before pouncing upon it.
Some species lay about 15 – 5 eggs within a silken sac, closely guarded by females.
Spiderlings go through several molt phases.
These spiders do not make any webs for catching their prey., but may use silk to make temporary shelters to take rest.
The spiders do not have venom that can potentially be detrimental to humans and they rarely bite.
| Other Names | Zebra spiders |
| Distribution | South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Afghanistan, France, Tunisia, Greece, Italy, Hungary, e.t.c |
| Habitat | Tree trunks, and rocks especially located near sunny areas, near woodlands, and heathlands. |
| Diet | Arthropods and other spiders |
| Lifespan | 2-3 years on average, but some species can live longer |
Image Credits: arthropodafotos.de
Salticus genus of the jumping spider family has 48 species in all. They, along with other genera, were a part of the Attus genus. However, in 1955, French arachnologist Pierre Bonnet declared Attus as its junior synonym, and Salticus got a separate genus status.
Size: Females spiders are 0.13-0.27 inches (0.33-0.68 cm) and males have an average size of 0.19 inches (0.48 cm).
Color: The spiders showcase a combination of black and white.
Other Characteristic Features: The chelicerae of male spiders are long. Zebra spider (Salticus scenicus), a species of this genus, has many eyes facing forward to locate its prey before pouncing upon it.
Some species lay about 15 – 5 eggs within a silken sac, closely guarded by females.
Spiderlings go through several molt phases.
These spiders do not make any webs for catching their prey., but may use silk to make temporary shelters to take rest.
The spiders do not have venom that can potentially be detrimental to humans and they rarely bite.
| Other Names | Zebra spiders |
| Distribution | South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Afghanistan, France, Tunisia, Greece, Italy, Hungary, e.t.c |
| Habitat | Tree trunks, and rocks especially located near sunny areas, near woodlands, and heathlands. |
| Diet | Arthropods and other spiders |
| Lifespan | 2-3 years on average, but some species can live longer |
Image Credits: arthropodafotos.de
