A small jumping spider species native to Europe, characterized by striking red and black coloration and remarkable visual capabilities
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Dry grasslands, rocky areas, woodland edges, and human-modified landscapes across Southern and Central Europe, typically at elevations between 0-1500 meters above sea level
Ecological Role
Key predator of small insects, contributes to natural pest control in ecosystems, plays role in maintaining invertebrate population balance
Morphology
SKIN COATDense, short setae covering exoskeleton, providing thermal regulation and sensory perception
LIMBS WINGSShort, powerful jumping legs enabling rapid, precise movement and predatory leaps up to 50 times body length
HEAD SENSORYLarge forward-facing primary eyes with excellent visual acuity, typical of salticid spiders, enables precise prey tracking and navigation
BODY STRUCTURESmall spider, body length 7-12 mm, compact and robust with distinctive red and black color pattern
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Holger Krisp
