A small jumping spider species native to Europe, characterized by distinctive black and white striped markings resembling a zebra's pattern.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Commonly found in urban and suburban environments, including walls, fences, rocks, and vegetation in temperate regions across Europe and North America
Ecological Role
Important predator of small insects, contributing to natural pest control in anthropogenic and natural ecosystems
Morphology
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SKIN COAT
Exoskeleton with dense black and white hair-like setae creating distinctive zebra-like coloration
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LIMBS WINGS
Short, powerful jumping legs enabling rapid, precise movements and impressive jumping capabilities up to 50x body length
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HEAD SENSORY
Large forward-facing eyes with exceptional visual acuity, specialized for hunting and precise movement tracking
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BODY STRUCTURE
Small spider, typically 5-7 mm in body length, compact and robust body with distinct zebra-like black and white striped pattern
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Kaldari
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