6 months to 2 years is the average lifespan of jumping spiders

“Let’s Know About Me First”, Says the JUMPING SPIDER

We are Jumping Spiders We belong to the family Salticidae which is the largest family of spiders worldwide with over 6000 species

We are also known for having the best vision among arthropods which we expertly use for navigation hunting and courtship

And yes we can jump The range varies greatly between species Jumping spiders can leap distances up to two or three times their body length However the Colonus Puerperus a species of Jumping Spider holds the record capable of jumping up to 38 times its body length

Our courtship and mating behavior is very unique We dance to attract our mating partners by displaying our beautiful colors and sometimes we used to slide vibrate and perform zigzag movements to attract females for courtship and mating And many of us have auditory signals also to attract our mate

How Long Do Jumping Spiders Live?

On average, jumping spiders live between 6 months to 2 years in the wild, while in captivity, they can live up to 3 years. The lifespan of jumping spiders can vary depending on factors such as species, temperature, sex and climate. Generally, female jumping spiders tend to live longer than males. A female bold jumping spider (Phidippus audax) was the oldest jumping spider lived for 3 years.

The Life Cycle of a Jumping Spider

There are three stages in the life cycle of a jumping spider: the egg sac, spiderlings and adulthood. Let’s explore these three stages one by one.

Jumping spiders lay eggs in a sac made of silk.

Egg Sac

The egg sac marks the initial stage of the jumping spider’s life cycle. During this phase, a pregnant female jumping spider will deposit her eggs into a silk structure known as an egg sac. These sacs are meticulously crafted to protect the eggs from potential threats and typically contain between 50 to 250 eggs, varying by species. The eggs themselves are usually light yellow in color. It takes approximately two weeks for the eggs to hatch, marking the beginning of the next stage in the jumping spider’s life cycle, which is spiderlings.

Spiderlings

Spiderlings represent the juvenile stage of jumping spiders, emerging from their egg sacs as delicate, miniature versions of their adult counterparts. During this stage, they remain dependent on their mother for protection and guidance. Molting, the process of shedding their exoskeleton to accommodate growth, begins at this early stage and continues throughout their development. Jumping spiders undergo multiple molts, typically between five to ten times, before reaching adulthood.

Adult female Platycryptus Undatus — Adult Female Platycryptus Undatus

Adulthood

Adulthood marks the stage of full maturity for jumping spiders, where they are fully developed and capable of independent living. At this point, they are also ready for reproduction. From hatching to adulthood, jumping spiders typically require between six to eight months to complete their growth cycle and reach this stage of maturity.