Jumping Spider
Aelurillus aeruginosus
Adults of Aelurillus aeruginosus are small ground-dwelling jumping spiders found in warm, dry, open habitats across parts of Eurasia. They actively hunt insects and other tiny arthropods by sight, creeping close before launching a precise jump and venomous bite. Rather than building capture webs, they rely on excellent vision, quick reflexes, and silk safety lines while moving over stones and vegetation. Males use visual courtship displays, including raised and moving front legs, to signal to females at close range.
- Type
- Swift / Venom
- Conservation status
- NE