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Jumping Spider, male

Thiodina sylvana

Photo by LisaPowers
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Field Notes

Description:

Black cephalothorax, brown abdomen with 2 white stripes. Orange glass rims around the eyes. Spider was about 1 cm long.

Habitat:

Found on tall verbena along my kiddie pool wetland in rural back yard.

Species ID Suggestions

Jumping Spider, male

Thiodina sylvana

Reference Link
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Comments (7)
ChrisP
Twinkle in the eye!..wonder what he is thinking??
LisaPowers
Thanks Pony Girl and Jolly! I have found at least one more in my yard. I love these little guys.
LisaPowers
Thanks ForestDragon for the compliment and the ID!

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PublishedJune 6, 2013

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