Zebra Spider (Salticus scenicus) Male, originally uploaded by Pipsissiwa.
I love Zebra Spiders. They are officially my favourite spider. Small, black/brown-and-white, furry and feisty, they are always patrolling the edges of my plant pots and my outdoor table looking for prey. They don't spin webs but rather use their huge eyes to hunt for and pounce on prey, often much bigger than themselves. The huge jaws on this one show this is a male. They are primarily used for 'jousting' and sparring with rival males.
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