Half-Edged Wall Jumping Spider
Half-Edged Wall Jumping Spider
menemerus semilimbatus
The Half-Edged Wall Jumping Spider (Menemerus semilimbatus) is a small, charismatic arachnid native to the Mediterranean region but now found globally in warm, urban climates. Belonging to the jumping spider family Salticidae, this species is highly regarded for its remarkable agility, curiosity, and keen eyesight. Unlike web-building spiders, it actively stalks its prey, making it an excellent natural pest controller in and around human habitations. Its friendly demeanor and expressive, large anterior eyes often win over those who are otherwise wary of spiders. Observant nature-lovers will spot them darting across sun-warmed walls, pausing to assess their surroundings with intelligent head tilts.
生息地: Typically found on sun-exposed vertical surfaces such as stone walls, rocks, and the exterior walls of buildings in urban and suburban areas.
外見
This compact spider ranges from 6 to 10 millimeters in length, with females being slightly larger than males. Its body is covered in a dense coat of grayish-brown hairs, highlighted by a distinctive, bright off-white or light-yellow border running along the lateral edges of its carapace. The abdomen is oval-shaped, sporting a pattern of darker V-shaped chevrons and pale patches. Most notable are its four pairs of eyes, with the massive, forward-facing anterior median pair giving it a highly focused, expressive face. Its legs are relatively short, stout, and marked with subtle dark bands.
界Animalia門Arthropoda綱Arachnida目Araneae科Salticidae属Menemerus
カテゴリ
Invertebrateレア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
The species name 'semilimbatus' means 'half-bordered', referring to the light band of hairs lining the sides of its head.
They do not spin webs to catch food, but they do spin a silk dragline anchor before jumping to prevent falling.
They possess a nearly 360-degree field of vision, using secondary eyes to detect motion behind them while focusing forward.
特殊能力
能力
Telescopic Vision
Uses its massive anterior median eyes to perceive color and depth, tracking moving prey accurately from several inches away.
能力
Hydraulic Leap
Launches itself up to many times its body length by rapidly increasing fluid pressure in its legs, using a silk safety line as a backup.
能力
Wall Adhesion
Utilizes thousands of microscopic hairs on its feet to climb smooth vertical walls and window panes with ease.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 0+ cm
- 体重
- 0.00005+ kg
- 寿命
- 1+ 年
- 抱卵期間
- 14+ 日
食性と食事
An active predator that hunts small crawling and flying insects on vertical surfaces during the day.
年齢による違い: Spiderlings target tiny insects like fruit flies, while mature adults tackle larger prey like houseflies and small moths.
主な食物
- Houseflies
- Mosquitoes
- Ants
- Aphids
採餌方法
- Pursuit
生態系とのつながり
hunts
Housefly
Musca domestica
Preys on houseflies on exterior walls.
eaten by
Black and Yellow Mud Dauber
Sceliphron caementarium
Hunted by mud dauber wasps to feed their larvae.
competitor
Cellar Spider
Pholcus phalangioides
Competes for food and territory on building walls and inside structures.
特徴
このオブジェクトにはまだ特徴バッジが割り当てられていません。
別名
まだ別名はありません。
コレクション
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
よくある質問
Half-Edged Wall Jumping Spiderを見分けるには？
Half-Edged Wall Jumping Spiderを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Half-Edged Wall Jumping Spiderの長さは何ですか？
0+ cm
Half-Edged Wall Jumping Spiderの体重は何ですか？
0.00005+ kg
Half-Edged Wall Jumping Spiderの寿命は何ですか？
1+ 年
Half-Edged Wall Jumping Spiderは何を食べますか？
An active predator that hunts small crawling and flying insects on vertical surfaces during the day.
Half-Edged Wall Jumping Spiderは通常どこに生息していますか？
Typically found on sun-exposed vertical surfaces such as stone walls, rocks, and the exterior walls of buildings in urban and suburban areas.
Half-Edged Wall Jumping Spiderはどのように狩りをしますか？
Pursuit
Half-Edged Wall Jumping Spiderの抱卵期間は何ですか？
14+ 日
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