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Jumping Spider

Cosmophasis sp.

Photo by agravate
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Field Notes

Description:

Definitely a jumping spider but I need a more specific identification.

Habitat:

Found lurking in a flowerbed in an urban garden.

Notes:

Quite common in the area.

Species ID Suggestions

Jumping Spider

Cosmophasis sp.
Atul
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Comments (6)
agravate
Thanks CarlosRossi. It has this odd habit of repeatedly raising and lowering its abdomen, sort of reminiscent of dancing. :)
CarlosRossi
Just gorgeous! I wold like to see it live!
agravate
Thank you Atul for the ID. Much appreciated. :)

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PublishedMay 16, 2013

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