20,515 observations
Pantropical Jumping Spider
Plexippus paykulli
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Salticidae ›Genus: Plexippus
About
Plexippus paykulli is a jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is native to south east Asia but has spread to other parts of the world. In the United States it is called the pantropical jumping spider. It is usually associated with buildings and may be found near light sources catching insects attracted by the light.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pantropical Jumping Spider is Plexippus paykulli.
- Pantropical Jumping Spider belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Pantropical Jumping Spider belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Pantropical Jumping Spider belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Pantropical Jumping Spider belongs to the order Araneae.
- Pantropical Jumping Spider belongs to the family Salticidae.
- Pantropical Jumping Spider belongs to the genus Plexippus.