Arachnid · GBIF taxon 2171395
Ribbon Jumping Spider
Metacyrba taeniolaRibbon jumping spiders prowl tree bark, wooden fences, and sunny rock crevices with flattened, elongate bodies well adapted for squeezing under peeling bark. Equipped with exceptional visual acuity, they creep stealthily toward small insects before executing a sudden, decisive pounce tethered by a silk dragline. Instead of spinning capture webs, individuals weave dense tubular silk retreats solely for molting, resting overnight, and sheltering egg sacs.
DiurnalAgile HunterSolitary
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- True flies
- Leafhoppers
- Aphids
Predators
- Spider wasps
- Insectivorous birds
- Larger hunting spiders
ThreatsHabitat disruption and widespread insecticide spraying
HabitatsDeciduous woodlands, glades, gardens, and human structures
Life span1–2 years
Classification
- OrderAraneae
- FamilySalticidae
- GenusMetacyrba
- SpeciesMetacyrba taeniola
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Harmless to people; bites are exceptionally rare, trivial, and incapable of causing medical concern.
Responsible observation
- Surface scanning: Look closely along sunlit tree trunks, wooden fences, and brick walls.
- Gentle observation: Approach slowly without casting a shadow to avoid triggering sudden defensive leaps.
Predator (c) dhasdf, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Family Relative (c) Kevincollins123, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Family Relative (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Katja Schulz · cc-by
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