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Heavy Jumping Spider

Hyllus Semicupreus

Photo by Raiyan Ahmed
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Hyllus is a genus of the spider family Salticidae (jumping spiders).

Most species occur in Africa and Madagascar, many in Australasia up to India. H. insularis is found in Greece and Iran; however, it is considered misplaced in this genus.
These are quite heavy jumpers often growing well over 1cm.

Habitat:

Wastelands and parks.

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awesome shot, bravo i love jumping spiders

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