Missouri Animals Jumping spider   (Phidippus sp.) Arthropoda: Arachnida: Spiders Native North American arthropod Habitat: forest, woodland Diet: small insects and spiders ID Features: tiny size, hairy black body Natural History: There are many types of jumping spider and they are all small. They can jump amazing distances for their size. They are commonly seen on tree trunks and siding of old buildings. They eat small insects and other spiders.

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