Longleg Dandy Portia schultzi

Photo of Longleg Dandy (Portia schultzi)

(c) Wynand Uys, some rights reserved (CC BY)

OrderSpiders (Araneae)
FamilyJumping Spiders (Salticidae)
GenusDandy Spiders (Portia)

Don't let the size fool you—this jumping spider is barely 5-7mm long (females) or 4-6mm (males), yet it has a personality that shines through its appearance. Its orange-brown carapace, white markings, and tufted orange hairs above the eyes give it a distinctly dapper look. But the real standout feature? Its "lolloping" gait—a quirky, bouncing walk that's totally unusual for such a tiny hunter. With relatively longer legs than its cousins, it moves across plants in Africa and Madagascar like it's on a mission.

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