Arachnid
White-jawed Jumping Spider
Hentzia mitrataAlso known as Mitered Jumping Spider, White-jawed Jumper
White-jawed jumping spiders are small, agile hunters identifiable by their pale bodies, bronze cephalothoraxes, and distinctively pale chelicerae in males. Males use their elongated, pale front legs in complex courtship displays to attract females on leaf surfaces. Active daytime stalkers, they roam tree foliage, shrubs, and gardens to pounce on small prey without using webs.
DiurnalJumping SpiderArboreal
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyLeafhoppers, Flies, Aphids
Predators
- Mud dauber wasps
- Lizards
- Larger spiders
ThreatsPesticide use and habitat loss
HabitatsDeciduous forests, woodland edges, shrubs, and suburban gardens
Life span1–2 years
Classification
- OrderAraneae
- FamilySalticidae
- GenusHentzia
- SpeciesHentzia mitrata
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: Inspect sunny leaves and stems of deciduous shrubs during warm summer days.
- Approach: Move hands slowly to avoid triggering their keen vision and jump reflex.
- Handling: Allow them to hop voluntarily onto a hand or leaf for close viewing.
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