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Jumping Spider

Salticidae Sp.

Photo by Raiyan Ahmed
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Field Notes

Description:

Size:8-9mm. Probably a male Sp. Black/bluish black. Long front legs.

Habitat:

Tropical forest area.

Notes:

Any help with the ID is appreciated!

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Comments (7)
Raiyan Ahmed
It was quite a big one too. It indeed tried to scare me off by spreading its front legs and trying to look bigger. I haven't seen many territorial jumpers but it was certainly one. After a few attempts it understood that I was not going to leave it alone and only then it co-operated.. :-)
geminigail
That is one scary looking spider! Nice photo!!!
Cadi
Crazy pic! Love the details.

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PublishedSeptember 1, 2011

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