Look for these tiny, sharp-eyed hunters in habitats from gardens and forests to sunny walls.

Where Jumping Spiders Live

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Neighbors around the world

Jumping spiders live in many parts of the world, from gardens and forests to walls near our homes. Look closely and you might spot one watching its surroundings.

Fun fact: Scientists have described more than six thousand species of jumping spiders.

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Eyes made for looking

A jumping spider has several eyes. Its large front eyes give it especially sharp vision for a spider.

Fun fact: Some jumping spiders turn their bodies to follow an interesting object with their front eyes.

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Stalk, leap, and tether

Instead of catching every meal in a web, it often stalks an insect and leaps toward it. A silk safety line can help keep it from falling far.

Fun fact: A jumping spider uses changes in pressure inside its legs to help extend them for a leap.

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Watch without worry

Jumping spiders are small hunters, but they do not need to scare us. Watching one from a respectful distance is a great way to notice how carefully it moves.

Fun fact: Many jumping spiders communicate with movements, including waves and dances.

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