Margherita Standing, Little Jumping Spiders (ANIMAL 2021)

These little jumping spiders (Salticidae) have the most beautiful eyes (and very good vision). They can be found in your house if you look for them as they are quite small. They use venom to paralyse their prey but are quite shy and will generally move on if humans are near. They can jump onto your camera when you are too close. So much enjoyment watching them.

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