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Male Hammerjawed Jumping Spider

Zygoballus rufipes

Photo by KimberlyDuran
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Field Notes

Description:

Few millimeters in length, appears to be some sort of insect mimic. Walked with the frontmost pair of legs waving around like antennae.

Habitat:

Seen on a wall behind the flower bed.

Species ID Suggestions

Hammerjawed Jumper, male

Zygoballus rufipes

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ForestDragon
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Comments (2)
ForestDragon
They do seem to mimic some insect movements, perhaps ants or a small wasp species? They do have an interesting way of moving around. This female I saw last year did the same thing with the front legs. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/1477686013
KimberlyDuran
Thanks ForestDragon! Do you know if this is some kind of insect mimic?

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PublishedAugust 11, 2014

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