Zebra Jumping Spider
28th May 2006, SundayThis male Zebra Jumping Spider (Salticus scenicus) was hunting on the woodpile at Lime Kiln Cottage this afternoon. and as you can see succeeded in catching a midge. As with all species off jumping spider, this one has superb eyesight, provided by the two huge eyes at the front (the other six are smaller and provide peripheral vision). These are among the most sophisticated of invertebrate eyes being able to focus, and even swivel fom side to side!