Plexippus paykulli (Audouin, 1826) Main synonym = Attus paykullii Audouin, 1826 |
Taxonomical Classification: Animalia / Arthropoda / Arachnida / Araneae / Salticidae |
Pantropical Jumper, Larger Housefly Catcher Maltese name not known |
Further Information: One of the largest species of jumping spider in the Maltese Islands. The males have distinctive black and white markings, females are brown. They are known to feed on a very wide range of small arthropods and can be found around human dwellings and agricultural fields. |

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