Field Guide
Plexippus Jumping Spider
PLEXIPPUS PAYKULLI
Plexippus Jumping Spider
PLEXIPPUS PAYKULLI
Plexippus Jumping Spiders are a Genus of spiders in the family Salticidae, commonly known as the Pantropical Jumping Spider. They can be found living in and around man-made structures, but can also be found in the wild. They not spin a web but build a silken retreat
in an elevated position. They feed on
a wide range of prey, including flies, moths, smaller spiders, and flying ants.
IDENTIFICATION: This species is robust, with a high carapace. They grow up to 10mm in length, with females being slightly larger and pailer than males. Males have distinct black and white stripes.



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