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Jumping Spider

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Field Notes

Description:

Looked at first like a Jumping spider, was on the ceiling and front legs give impression of a crab.

Habitat:

Balcony, perhaps feeding on insects attracted from surrounding countryside by night light, limestone outcrop in foothills of Los Serranos mountains.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Hannah Davis
I agree with Karen. With a face like that, it's definitely a jumping spider :) The very large central eyes are a characteristic of the family.

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Biodiversidad en España/Spain
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Mission WILD
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Jumping Spiders of the World
Mission
2015 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedAugust 29, 2015

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