Tan Jumping Spider
Platycryptus undatus
An adult tan jumping spider is often found on tree trunks, wooden fences, stone walls, and building siding, especially in sunny places. It is a day-active visual hunter that stalks flies, moths, and other small arthropods before leaping with precise aim. Its flattened body and wavy tan-gray markings help it disappear against bark, and its large front-facing eyes give it unusually sharp vision for a spider.
- Type
- Swift / Stealth
- Conservation status
- NE