A Look at Salticids

By Titouan Roguet.

The fear of spiders is often linked to a lack of knowledge and awareness. Among spiders, the family of jumping spiders (Salticidae) has a different appearance and behavior from most other spiders, which makes them particularly endearing. In France, there are 139 species of jumping spiders; they can be found in all kinds of environments—from your bedroom to mountain peaks, including beaches and marshes. They measure only a few millimeters—up to one centimeter for the largest—and possess many characteristics that make them unique. These spiders are therefore ideal ambassadors for raising awareness.

I've been a nature lover since childhood, and for the past four years I've been traveling throughout France to discover and photograph these fascinating yet little-known spiders.

That is why this photo exhibition is an opportunity to share these findings and showcase the diversity of this spider family—as well as to show that not all spiders look like the stereotypes portrayed in movies.

This photo exhibition consists of 16 photographs with their respective captions, as well as an explanatory scientific poster.

This project is organized by the Artio association, supported by GNaUM, and funded by the FSDIE and the cultural affairs office of the University of Montpellier.