Lord Phartwell's Hairy Scary Jumping Spider Practical Joke

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Radiating web – A type of spider web that radiates out from a central hub, with strands that look like the spokes of a wheel. Each pair of this critter’s eyes has a different task in the visual perception process. This allows them to sense their potential prey and prepare for their deadly leaps.

Jumping spiders are shorter than 1 centimeter in length. Color is the most important factor for jumping spider identification. Compared with other spiders, they are far more colorful, and commonly have bright coloration all over their body. Atlas – A name that references the titan from Greek mythology who held up the sky, and the impressive size of some spiders.Triangle web – A type of spider web that has a triangular shape and is often used for catching flying insects. Portia Spider – A spider species that is known for its problem-solving abilities and can learn from experience. Pogo – A name that references the toy that involves bouncing up and down, and the jumping ability of these spiders. Bold jumping spider ( Phidippus audax) : This species is larger than other jumping spiders. It is estimated that their size is about one segment of a human’s finger. As the name suggests, these spiders are not as reserved as their cousins. It is common for adults to have yellow, orange, or red spots on their abdomen. At first, the female may play hard to get. This signals the male to work even harder for his prize. As he continues to show off his leg fringes, the female slowly succumbs to his calling.

Regal jumping spider ( Phidippus regius ): This is another jumping spider species found in North America. Known to be the largest of its kind, the regal jumping spider is notable for spinning a nest of silk for sleeping. Instead of having green chelicerae, most of them are blue-violet colored. To humans, jumping spiders are considered very friendly. Although they tend to be a bit jumpy and shy, they are quite curious about us. Tan jumping spider ( Platycruptus undatus ): You will often find a tan jumping spider under tree barks, both in the United States a nd Canada. The spider’s tan color is perfect camouflage for bigger predators. While most jumping spiders flee at the sight of humans, this one allows itself to be held.Tarantula Hawk – A name that references the wasp that preys on tarantulas, and the fierce and deadly nature of both animals.

Miss Muffet – A playful reference to the nursery rhyme “Little Miss Muffet,” which features a girl who is scared away by a spider. Elegant golden jumping spider ( Chrysilla lauta ): This species may be the most colorful spider you can witness. Living in the rainforests of China and Vietnam, this eye-catching spider comes in an iridescent coloring which includes shades of gold, red, blue, pink, and green. Staying true to its name, this spider looks no less than an elegant piece of jewelry. Tarantula – The name of a large and often feared spider species, this name could work for someone looking for an unusual and edgy name.Cerveira, Anan M., et al. “ Dim-light Vision in Jumping Spiders (Araneae, Salticidae): Identification of Prey and Rivals.” J Exp Biol, vol. 222, 2019, doi:10.1242/jeb.198069 Most jumping spiders can be found primarily in Australia. However, they are also sighted on the other side of the world, like Canada and the United States. There are also several species existing in Asian countries.

If you plan on keeping one as a pet, you need to understand the special requirements and overall responsibility of maintaining one.

Linyphiidae – A name that references the scientific name for the family of sheet weavers, a type of spider. Aragog – A name taken from the “Harry Potter” series, which features a giant spider named Aragog who is both terrifying and wise.