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Jumping Spider

Metacyrba taeniola taeniola

Photo by Jack Settle
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Field Notes

Description:

A cute little jumping spider I found in my house. It did not want to stay still! After a very hard "photoshoot", I let it go outside. Thank you @ForestDragon for the ID!

Habitat:

Found in my house; urban

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (13)
Jack Settle
Thank you! I think that's what it is, specifically the subspecies Metacyrba taeniola taeniola. I'll go ahead and change the ID.
ForestDragon
Interesting Jumper! Maybe Metacyrba taeniola or similar: http://bugguide.net/node/view/412860/bgpage
Jack Settle
Jumping spiders have very cute eyes, don't they!
Nimbid Ditavi
Yes! I also had that issue with the internal flash, so I bought a external one that get triggered with a little air bomb, yes, like those old studio cameras :D
Jack Settle
It works great, doesn't it! It's just that I'm stuck with my built-in flash, which sometimes hits the reversed lens instead of the subject, and can give some overexposed shots. I need to invest in an external flash lol
Jack Settle
Jared: I also have extension tubes, but I like the way the macro reverse ring works better. I too would love to own a macro lens someday. Phillip: Thanks! You mean the reversed lens?
Nimbid Ditavi
Nice pictures! I also use that technique when it comes to small species! :D
JC_Forester
That's an interesting way to do it... I just have a cheap set of macro filters. Would love to have a nice macro lens someday!
Jack Settle
Thanks! Yeah, I've had a lot actually jump onto the lens. I usually use a reversed 18-55mm lens for my macro shots, and it is possible for them to actually jump into the lens. That can be a tricky situation!
JC_Forester
Nice! Sometimes they go in attack position with your camera if you get too close. :)

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PublishedJune 16, 2013

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