Jumping spiders are small, agile arachnids known for their impressive jumping abilities. They belong to the family Salticidae. These spiders have excellent vision, using their large front-facing eyes to spot prey. They actively hunt instead of spinning webs. Found worldwide, they exhibit diverse colours and patterns. Their unique behaviour makes them fascinating subjects for study in arachnology.
India has recorded multiple new jumping spider species in 2025 and 2026, including Mogrus shushka, Mogrus pune, Asemonea dentis, Colyttus nongwar, Spartaeus karigiri, Pilia malenadu, Epidelaxia falciformis, Epidelaxia...
