Scientific name: Bagheera kiplingi Family: Salticidae Body length: 1∕5–¼ in (5–6 mm) Notable anatomy: Males have iridescent green markings on cephalothorax and abdomen Memorable feature ...

Except for one. Going by the scientific name of Bagheera kiplingi, this species of spider claims to survive on a vegetarian diet. The vegetarian spider! Bagheera kiplingi is a species of jumping ...

Bagheera kiplingi, a jumping spider from Central America, is unique for its largely herbivorous diet, primarily feeding on acacia Beltian bodies. Unlike other carnivorous spiders, B. kiplingi ...