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Jumping Spider (female)

Pelegrina galathea

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Description:

5 mm. U.S. and Southern Canada. Two large eyes. Fat round body with short legs. They leap on their prey. Jump many times their own length. Black and white. They have great eyesight.

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PublishedAugust 1, 2017

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