Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider
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Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider
phidippus comatus
The Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider is a small, colorful spider with fluffy tufts of hair that help it blend into its surroundings. It's an amazing jumper, capable of leaping great distances to catch its prey!
Habitat: They are commonly found in gardens, meadows, and around homes in North America.
Appearance
The Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider is a small, robust arachnid. Males typically feature a black body with iridescent green-blue chelicerae and distinctive bright orange-red tufts on their head. Females are often mottled brown or gray with similar iridescent mouthparts.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassArachnidaOrderAraneaeFamilySalticidaeGenusPhidippus
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Instead of large hunting webs, they spin small silk 'retreats' for safety and molting.
These spiders clean their main eyes with tiny bristly hairs on their pedipalps!
They are intelligent hunters, capable of planning complex routes to reach hidden prey!
They use hydraulic pressure to extend their legs, allowing powerful jumps without huge muscles!
Special abilities
Ability
Leaping Hunter
Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider can launch itself great distances to catch prey because of powerful muscles in its legs.
Ability
360-Degree Vision
Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider has eight eyes, including two large forward-facing eyes, that help them see in all directions and detect tiny movements.
Ability
Safety Silk Line
Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider can produce a silk dragline that helps them quickly retrieve themselves if a jump misses its target.
Measurements & details
- Size
- 6-10 mm
- Lifespan
- 365-1095 days
- Leg Count
- 8
Diet & Feeding
Tiny hunters that eat small insects they catch with powerful jumps.
Primary Foods
- flies
- leafhoppers
- small crickets
- aphids
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
hunts
Fruit Fly
Drosophila melanogaster
A common small insect prey in their habitat.
hunts
Cotton Aphid
Aphis gossypii
Important for controlling garden pests.
eaten by
Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis
A small bird that preys on various arthropods.
eaten by
Green Anole
Anolis carolinensis
Small lizards frequently consume jumping spiders.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Fluffy JumperTufty Spider
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider?
6-10 mm
How long does Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider live?
365-1095 days
What does Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider eat?
Tiny hunters that eat small insects they catch with powerful jumps.
Where is Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider usually found?
They are commonly found in gardens, meadows, and around homes in North America.
How does Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider hunt?
Pursuit
How many legs does Hairy Tufted Jumping Spider have?
8
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