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Jumping Spider

Platycryptus undatus

Photo by beaker98
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Field Notes

Description:

A 1/4" jumping spider with a low profile. Very camouflaged, with hues of white, gray, and black. An orange band adorns the front of the face beneath the primary eyes.

Habitat:

This individual was found on cut oak sitting near our local burn pile.

Notes:

This particular species seems much more stout and low profiled compared to other jumpers that I have seen. I love the orange band, and the tufts of hair around the eyes.

Reference Links:

Species Platycryptus undatus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (9)
beaker98
Thanks so much Marta! That is so kind of you and I always appreciate your comments. I think this is definitely one of my favorite jumpers that I have found.
The MnMs
You are showing us the coolest creatures, Bill Beautiful spotting! :-)
beaker98
Thank you Maria! I immediately noticed the low profile. Quite handy for getting under loose bark!
Maria dB
Cool spotting, Beaker - the low profile is very noticeable and interesting.
beaker98
Definitely cute, Stephanie:) Thanks.
Stephanie R.
This guy almost looks cute in your photos:) Your second photo really demonstrates the great camouflage this spider has.
beaker98
Thanks Dilan and Sunny! It's definitely the most stout jumper I've seen:)
sunnyjosef
Beaker, you have a very muscular jumper here...!! Great find!!

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PublishedAugust 9, 2014

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