Order Araneae Higher classification Marpissa | Family Salticidae Scientific name Marpissa muscosa Rank Species | |
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Similar Marpissa, Jumping spider, Arachnid, Salticus, Zebra spider | ||
Large jumping spider marpissa muscosa aka fencepost jumper
Marpissa muscosa is a species of jumping spider.
Contents
- Large jumping spider marpissa muscosa aka fencepost jumper
- Jumping spider babies marpissa muscosa 3
- Distribution
- References
Females reach about 8–13 mm length, males only 6–8 mm. Both sexes are coloured grey to brown. The whole spider has a furry appearance and is flattened in shape.
The species builds a kind of nest under the bark of dead trees. Up to 100 of these nests can occur side by side. This spider demonstrates a social hierarchy: weaker animals will acknowledge their inferiority by strutting their front legs and slowly retreating from the scene.
Jumping spider babies marpissa muscosa 3
Distribution
M. muscosa lives in the Palaearctic.
Though rare in England, it is found throughout the country, more in the south and east. The species is widespread in northern Europe.
References
Marpissa muscosa Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA