ZEBRA SPIDER

The Latin name for this spider is Salticus scenicus.

This is a small spider with a body length of about 5 to 7mm. Its body is oval with black and white stripes (hence the name). It has short legs, which are also banded with black and white.

This species is a jumping spider, which builds no nests but stalks its prey and leaps onto it, which can be from a considerable distance. It can be found on sunny walls of sheds and houses. This is where the spider moves rapidly around in search of prey.

It is seen from May to September.