Found on the underside of a potted pepper plant in north-western Germany.
Very lively for a spider. It moved in a way that made me think it could see me and react to to my presence.
Is this a jumping spider?
Found on the underside of a potted pepper plant in north-western Germany.
Very lively for a spider. It moved in a way that made me think it could see me and react to to my presence.
6 Comments
teft@piefed.social · 8 pts · 42d
Looks like one to me.
The jumping spider in my house is named Fred. He’s more brown than this guy but he’s alright in my book.
remon@ani.social · 6 pts · 42d
It most certainly is!
ShawiniganHandshake@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 42d
Jumping spiders are clever and curious. Some people keep them as pets. I've read lots of anecdotes about them being able to recognize individual humans but I don't know if there have ever been scientific studies on it.
In the park the other day, there was a tiny jumping spider on the picnic table that was very interested in exploring my arm. I let it run around for a bit but I put it back on the table after a few minutes because I was worried I was going to crush it accidentally.
remon@ani.social · 3 pts · 42d
I've never kept jumping spiders, so I'm not sure they can recognise people, but most spiders in my experience, can't. Jumping spiders are quite special though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDtlvZGmHYk
Tempus_Fugit@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 42d
Jumpers are too cute. They're also incredibly smart for such a small critter.
dkppunk@piefed.social · 3 pts · 42d
Yes! And a super cutie jumping spider at that!