Bug FAQAnt-eater Jumping Spider
Zenodorus orbiculatus · Order: Araneae · Family: Salticidae
Also called: Round Ant-eating Jumping Spider, round ant eater
Adult Ant-eater Jumping Spiders are about 8 mm long. They are common in Queensland and occur across much of Australia, hunting ants and other small insects.
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Size
Females and males reach about 8 mm (0.31 in) in total length.
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What it eats
Its preferred prey are ants, but it also eats other spiders and insects.
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Where it comes from
It is an Australian ant-hunting jumping spider.
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Questions people ask
What does the Ant-eater Jumping Spider eat?
It mainly hunts ants, but will also capture other spiders and insects.
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Where can I find this spider?
It is common in Queensland and occurs in many parts of Australia.
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Same family (Salticidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zenodorus_orbiculatus
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