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Canopy Jumping Spider

Phidippus otiosus

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

I found this very large jumping spider hanging from a thread (last photo) in my maple tree. I think it got caught on another spider's web and hung there for quite a while before I found it, because when I put it on the ground it seemed disoriented and kept falling over on its back when it tried to jump. Its chelicerae were metallic green with red tips. I would guess 1-2 cm (see photo 5 for size)

Habitat:

Suburban yard next to mixed forest hanging from a maple tree.

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Comments (16)

Thanks again everyone!
Congratulations on your SOTD!
congrats, Machi :)
Thank you all for the nice comments! I'm honored that this hairy little guy was picked for spotting of the day!
Wonderful series and spotting of the day!!!! Congrats!!!
Congratulations. Did you give it a tooth brush?
Congrats Machi, we couldn't pass up this adorable guy and its bright green chelicerae for our Spotting of the Day today! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/a.10150595289465603.674700.10150120463815603/10156051825650603/?type=1&theater Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/642173837547831297
ID looks good to me, great photos too! Such a cutie

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