Jumping Spider Predators
Spiders from of the Family Salticidae, also known as ant mimicking spiders, appear similar to ants and imitate ant behavior in order to hunt them at close proximity. Some common jumping spider prey, such as fruit flies and metalmark moths, have likewise developed characteristics in anticipation of the jumping spider's predatory attacks. Jumping spiders are also prey to other insects.
Wasps belonging to the Family Pomilidae are jumping spider predators, as are some of the, mantises. Spider wasps are particularly formidable predators in that they ambush their prey. Preying mantises feed on a variety of arthropods, including jumping spiders. Because the mantis does not produce venom, its sheer size must be utilized to overpower the smaller arachnid.
The jumping spider eludes these predators in the same way that the fruit fly and the metalmark moth avoid the jumping spider: by blending in. Spider wasps tend to avoid stinging insects and mantises oftentimes become the prey of stinging ants. As a result, the jumping spider's mimicry may come in handy in discouraging potential predators.
Jumping Spiders and Scientific Name
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