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These guys are the coolest spiders around! They have eight eyes, with three separate functions.
The large "headlight" eyes act as telescopic lenses- that's why you can actually make eye contact with them. They see very well with this set.
The eyes right next to the large ones act as rangefinders to gauge distance to prey.
And the last four on the back of their "head" are used bascially to keep an eye on everything else, so nothing can sneak up on them. (I'm sure you've seen them constantly turning to face you when they see you.)
I'm always helping the littler guys up out of the sink, because they seem to have a hard time climbing out. The hard part is getting them on my hand without hurting them. (Then, I promptly deposit them amongst my nearest plants.)
Spiders...creepy, fascinating, and most of all, our allies in the fight against the insect hordes!
PS, Here's a picture of my favorite jumper- Phidippus audax. Their English name is "Audacious jumping spider."
What a great picture! I do love these little guys - I even talk to the ones that perch on my patio chairs - they always turn to face me and seem to be listening...teehee!
