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Jumping spider

Platycryptus undatus

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The bodies of these spiders are rather compressed in the vertical direction, which allows them to hide themselves under the loosened bark of trees and in other tight places. They have a prominent pattern on their abdomens which may make them more difficult to distinguish on mottled surfaces.

Habitat:

Spotted at Lake Conroe.

Species ID Suggestions

Jumping Spider

Platycryptus undatus

Grey wall jumper

Menemerus bivittatus

Comments (3)

Sometimes called Tan Jumping Spider. Menemerus bivittatus does occur in Texas but has a slightly different color pattern. https://bugguide.net/node/view/27204
Thank you David for the suggestion.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2017

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