A to Z of Pests

Zebra Spider

Salticus scenicus

Appearance

• Adult – body length excluding legs 5-6mm. Body black/white stripes. Legs are short, robust and hairy.

Lifecycle

• Females stay with the egg sacs and guard the newly hatched young. The spiderlings leave the mother after their second moult.

Habits

• Found in houses and gardens.
• They hunt their prey, so do not produce a web.
• Often seen jumping.