The Zebra Spider (Salticus scenicus) gets its name from the vivid black and white coloration on its body. Like all jumping spiders, it does not build a web but seeks its prey by stalking. The spider belongs to the family Salticidae found in the Northern Hemisphere close to human settlements such as walls, plants, and fences. The Zebra Spider shows both arboreal and ground-dwelling characteristics and bears large forward-facing eyes. Females show great parental care by taking care of the eggs and the young. Males bear massive and elongated chelicerae and must do complex dance moves to woo the female.
The Zebra Spider has an overall legspan length between .2”-.35” (5-9 mm). Zebra Spiders have a typical body length of .16”-.28” (4-7 mm), body width of .06”-.1” (1.5-2.5 mm), and body height of .05”-.08” (1.2-2 mm). The common lifespan of the Zebra Spider is between 1-2 years in the wild and 2-3 years in captivity.
The Zebra Spider (Salticus scenicus) gets its name from the vivid black and white coloration on its body. Like all jumping spiders, it does not build a web but seeks its prey by stalking. The spider belongs to the family Salticidae found in the Northern Hemisphere close to human settlements such as walls, plants, and fences. The Zebra Spider shows both arboreal and ground-dwelling characteristics and bears large forward-facing eyes. Females show great parental care by taking care of the eggs and the young. Males bear massive and elongated chelicerae and must do complex dance moves to woo the female.
The Zebra Spider has an overall legspan length between .2”-.35” (5-9 mm). Zebra Spiders have a typical body length of .16”-.28” (4-7 mm), body width of .06”-.1” (1.5-2.5 mm), and body height of .05”-.08” (1.2-2 mm). The common lifespan of the Zebra Spider is between 1-2 years in the wild and 2-3 years in captivity.
