In the world of spiders, sometimes the unexpected discoveries can be the most rewarding. This bright orange ant is actually a jumping spider recently found in Orange County - Los Angeles Times ...

Photomacrograph of a jumping spider (unknown species) viewed from above. Jumping spiders (Salticidae) have 8 eyes, 4 of which are arranged in a row on the front or 'face' of the spider. The central ...

This tiny spider looks ready to jump in this week’s reader photo Says Adam, self-taught amateur photographer with a strong appreciation for nature and macro photography: “This particular shot is of an ...

Jumping spiders are the largest family of spiders, with more than 6,380 species identified by science, according to the World Spider Catalog. ... cuing in the spider that red or orange is present.

Surprise: Jumping Spiders Can See More Colors Than You Can. Some species of jumping spiders use filters in their eyes to see colors like red and orange—an unexpected discovery.

Jumping spiders, which are the family Salticidae, are best known for their hilariously flamboyant mating dances, their large front eyes that make for adorable close-ups and their itty-bitty size ...

An orange jumping spider was caught leaving a trace of silk over a phone screen before taking a small jump, as shown in a video filmed by Natalia Cara de Medeiros in Costa Rica.“Jumping spiders are ...

Jumping spiders are not dangerous to humans, ... Phidippus audax is a common type of jumping spider also called an “orchard spider.” The animal often has an orange and white spot on its ...

Each spider is about the size of a grain of rice, with males measuring no more than 0.17 inches (4.25 millimeters) long and females measuring up to 0.2 inches (5 mm) long, according to the study.

Jumping spiders have eyes on the sides of their head, so they can see movement in every direction, though their side-eye vision isn’t especially sharp. His dance might be just the trick to get ...