Salticus scenicus
(Zebra Jumper)

Picture ID 206451

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Zebra Jumping Spider, gender unsure

Submitted by:
kiranixa
Submitted: Dec 5, 2025
Photographed: May 30, 2024
Spider: Salticus scenicus (Zebra Jumper)
Location: Ontario, Canada
Spotted Outdoors: Man-made structure (building wall, fences, etc.)
Found in web?: Yes
Attributes:

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BugmanDan

December 5, 2025 5:22 pm

She is female.

Kiranixa

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Reply to BugmanDan

December 5, 2025 5:24 pm

Can you explain to me how? I’m typically unable to tell unless the species has a very obvious tell.

BugmanDan

Reply to Kiranixa

December 6, 2025 5:31 am

Female abdomens are generally larger. Male pedipalps are usually larger or bulbous on the ends. This is sort of a ruel of thumb with many spiders, some are vey hard to tell apart without a macro of the venter. Some others, sexual dimorphism, male and female may not look like the same species. Southern house spider for example.