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Zebra Spider

Salticus scenicus

Description:

A small Spider eating a Midge. These little spiders a so small. Approximately 4-5mm long. They have have striped abdomens. Some of these spiders are yellow and black and some of them are white and black. I see these little guys on a daily basis. They are quite speedy for their size.

Habitat:

They seem to like the back wall of the house. The sun usually shines on this wall.

2 Comments

Telse
Telse 11 years ago

@ ForestDragon. Thank you for the ID. ForestDragon. Yes they are very cute and great little jumpers.

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 years ago

Very cute Jumping Spider! This species is common in yards I think. I see them regularly here in NY. Yours looks like a female.

Telse
Spotted by
Telse

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Spotted on Mar 24, 2013
Submitted on Apr 19, 2013

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