unidentified jumping spider

[catbee]

I saw this spider on my allotment. It jumped about when not eating. It looks crab-like but I couldn't find anything in my field guide.



Many thanks for help

[RobAtkinson1]

It looks like Salticus Scenicus.

[faz]

The zebra spider is so called because of the black and white stripes on its abdomen. The males differ from the females in having large forward pointing black fangs.

Zebra spiders move in short, jerky bursts. They are jumping spiders, which means they catch their prey by leaping on it. Even though they are just a few millimetres long, they can leap up to 100mms.

[catbee]

Many thanks Rob and faz. I can see the resemblence of my photos to the field guide picture now.

[RobAtkinson1]

They're great spiders. A lot of fun to play with too.