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