Jumping spiders & food

Jumping spiders most often jump to catch their prey.

Jumping spiders can live up to their name. These spiders don't hunt by snaring prey in a web, but rather they stalk their quarry and then leap. Despite their tiny body size, jumping spiders can leap up to 160 mm (6.3 inches). The spiders often spin a little silk and set a thread-like "anchor" before they leap, which may help stabilize their flight and protect them in case their landing is off. Jumping spiders most often jump to catch their prey, but sometimes leap to flee danger.

Jumping spiders are carnivores. They typically eat small insects and other spiders their size or smaller. Flies of course are a staple food for them.