Jumping Spider

 


Relevant Background: "Jumping spiders are a group of spiders that constitute the family Salticidae. As of 2019, this family contained over 600 described genera and over 6,000 described species,[1] making it the largest family of spiders – comprising 13% of spider species.[2] Jumping spiders have some of the best vision among arthropods — being capable of stereoptic color vision — and use sight in courtship, hunting, and navigation. Although they normally move unobtrusively and fairly slowly, most species are capable of very agile jumps, notably when hunting, but sometimes in response to sudden threats or crossing long gaps. Both their book lungs and tracheal system are well-developed, and they use both systems (bimodal breathing). Jumping spiders are generally recognized by their eye pattern. All jumping spiders have four pairs of eyes, with the anterior median pair (the two front middle eyes) being particularly large...Although jumping spiders are generally carnivorous, many species have been known to include nectar in their diets,[35]. One species, Bagheera kiplingi, feeds primarily on Beltian bodies, specialized structures rich in fat and protein, found on some acacia (Vachellia) species.[36] None are known to feed on seeds or fruit. Extrafloral nectaries on plants, such as Chamaecrista fasciculata (partridge pea), provide jumping spiders with nectar; the plant benefits accordingly when the spiders prey on whatever pests they find.

The female of the Southeast Asian species Toxeus magnus feeds its offspring with a milky, nutritious fluid for the first 40 days of their lives..." (Jumping spider - Wikipedia)

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Relevant Insurance Coverage: Note: Many if not all Insurance companies do not provide Insurance coverage against damage caused by insects or pests

a) Travel & Health 

b) Life Insurance 

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