Jumping Spider
Paraphidippus aurantius
16.7354, -92.6387
Field Notes
Description:
There is no doubt that Jumping Spiders are very smart! This one was scared of the camera at first and then decided it was fun and began to play. He would jump at the camera and swing back down on a silk thread and then sit and wait for the camera to come back in, so he could do it again.
Dark metallic green, very hairy, with 6 white slashes on the abdomen.
Habitat:
Abandoned field, semi-urban area on the outskirts of the city, 2,200 meters. It been reported from the USA to Panama, and on the Greater Antilles.
Notes:
This tiny little fellow is a movie-star! It is featured in the hit horror - comedy "Eight Legged Freaks".
Species ID Suggestions
1
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 11, 2013
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