Zebra Back Jumping Spider

The zebra-backed jumping spider, scientifically known as Salticus scenicus, is a species of spider that belongs to the family Salticidae. As the name suggests, this spider has a distinctive appearance with black and white stripes on its back, resembling the pattern of a zebra. Here is some video footage of a zebra-backed jumping spider on a sunflower stem in Portland Oregon. Zebra-backed jumping spiders are relatively small, with females measuring around 5-7 mm in length and males being slightly smaller. They have excellent vision, thanks…