Spiders around the world
Asia
Large orb webs and cautiously stalking jumping spiders open two very different perspectives.
Discover species and habitats ↓Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
Asia
Forest margins and tropical vegetation form distinct settings. The portraits distinguish native occurrence from introduction.
Explore the region ↗Diversity & species portraits
Golden threads, new habitats
Trichonephila clavata shows why origin, present distribution and ecological effects are different questions.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.
Diversity & species portraits
Hunting other hunters
Portia fimbriata shows the variety of jumping-spider behaviour, and why populations matter.
Artistic illustration by Aik (AI), based on an idea by Mario (human). Not to scale; not a reference for species identification.