Belongs to: spiders

Zebra spider Salticus scenicus


Best time to see: mid Apr to mid Sep

Key facts

Jumping spiders do not make a web but stalk and pounce on their prey, relying on their good vision and mobile eyes

Salticus scenicus is the commonest of 17 species that occur in Britain

Widespread across southern Britain in a variety of habitats, including in gardens and sometimes in houses

Recognition

A small spider, the female black-and-white, the male brown-and-white, often found on sunny walls


© Tony Gunton