Weaver Ant and the Jumping Spider (IMAGE) Springer Caption The protector species, the weaver ant Oecophylla smaragdina, can also turn predator of the associate species, the jumping spider Phintella piatensis. Credit Robert Jackson Usage Restrictions Please credit Robert Jackson License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.