Plexippus paykulli (Audouin, 1826) - Jumping Spider
Plexippus paykulli is a jumping spider in the Salticidae family. Although native to south east Asia, its cosmopolitan in distribution, as it has been reported f...
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Plexippus paykulli is a jumping spider in the Salticidae family. Although native to south east Asia, its cosmopolitan in distribution, as it has been reported from tropical regions of Africa and Asia, as well as in the American continent.
Plexippus paykulli is generally found living in and around man-made structures, in particular inside buildings This spider does not spin a web but builds a silken retreat in an elevated position such as the edge of the ceiling from which it makes hunting forays. It has very acute eyesight and approaches its target prey stealthily, leaping on it when close enough.
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Plexippus paykulli is generally found living in and around man-made structures, in particular inside buildings This spider does not spin a web but builds a silken retreat in an elevated position such as the edge of the ceiling from which it makes hunting forays. It has very acute eyesight and approaches its target prey stealthily, leaping on it when close enough.
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