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Zebra Jumper
Salticus scenicus
47.1999, -91.3669
Field Notes
Description:
The female has a body length of about 4-6.5 mm with a legspan of 6-8mm. Males are smaller. Unmistakable for any other jumping spider in our area with its bold stripes. Large eyes give these hunters good vision for spiders.
Habitat:
Often found on rocks, buildings and trees.
Notes:
The large eyes give these spiders relatively good vision out to about one meter. This spider actively watched me and on two occasions jumped onto my lens as I was photographing it. A bit scary to see through the viewfinder when it happened. Spiders typically give me the creeps, but I've always found the jumping spiders to have personality and those big eyes a curiously human appearance....
Reference Links:
Zebra spider
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 29, 2012
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