Zebra Spider

Salticus scenicus

Appearance

•  Adult - body length excluding legs 5-6mm. Body black/white stripes. Legs are short, robust and hairy.

Lifecycle

•  Females stay with the egg sacs and guard the newly hatched young. The spiderlings leave the mother after their second moult.

Habits

•  Found in houses and gardens.
•  They hunt their prey, so do not produce a web.
•  Often seen jumping.