Tan Jumping Spider Platycryptus undatus

Identification
This spider has flattened gray brown body with wavy patterns.

Location
Common statewide

Size
Half inch body

Diet
It feeds on insects and small arthropods.

Habitat
It occurs on tree trunks and wooden structures.

Activity Period
April to October

Behavior
It hides in bark crevices and hunts by ambush. It is active in warm months.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in summer.

Population
The population is stable statewide.

History
It has long been present in Ohio.

Human Interactions
It often approaches humans out of curiosity.

Facts
It is known for its calm behavior.

Sources
ODNR NatureServe

Insects small arthropods | Tree bark fences buildings | Statewide