Arachnid
Colonus puerperus
Colonus puerperusAlso known as Grass Jumping Spider
Colonus puerperus stalks small insects through grassy fields and meadow vegetation across the eastern United States. Females display a pale orange to yellowish body with dark flecks, whereas the smaller males feature contrasting dark markings on their legs and head. They use large forward-facing primary eyes to measure depth before springing onto prey with exceptional precision.
Active HunterMicro PredatorGrassy Fields
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyLeafhoppers, Flies, Small caterpillars
Predators
- Songbirds
- Lizards
- Spider wasps
ThreatsBroad-spectrum pesticide application, habitat destruction
HabitatsOld fields, grassy meadows, pastures, garden edges
Life span1–2 years
Classification
- OrderAraneae
- FamilySalticidae
- GenusColonus
- SpeciesColonus puerperus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Approach slowly, as their acute vision detects sudden movement from meters away.
- Spotting: Search sunny grass tips and low foliage on warm summer afternoons.
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