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Jumping spider (male)

Marpissa formosa

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

Small, black spider with white markings as shown. This is a male specimen. Females look quite different.

Habitat:

Spotted on a cattail blade in a wet area near the shore of the lake.

Notes:

There is no common name for this species.

Reference Links:

Marpissa formosa

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