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Daring jumping spider

Phidippus audax

Photo by GenavieVeron
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Field Notes

Description:

Fuzzy black spider with emerald green eyes and white spots on its back about the size of a dime. Catches insect prey by stalking and jumping on it.

Habitat:

Gardens, homes, particularly window sills and door frames

Notes:

Found him/her crawling on my chair outside, seemed more afraid of me than I was of it

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PublishedMay 31, 2013

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