The Salticidae are without doubt, the most appealing of spider families and their charming and charismatic nature, make them a natural favourite for photographers.  Their often small size and frequent variation in markings, do make them a little tricky to identify, but several species are very distinctive and easy to determine. Jumping Spiders get their name from the the way they catch their prey by jumping on it rather than building a web to trap it.  As with many invertebrates, it’s also possible not to have to leave home to find at least one species of jumping spider, with the commonly known Zebra Spider (Salticus scenicus) being present on walls and fences of most houses and buildings on warm, sunny days.

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Salticidae – Jumping spiders in Nottinghamshire