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Jumping spider

by Daniel & Loana

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted May 24, 2010112 views4 comments
This jumping spider (Philaeus chrysops male) was waiting for a prey on hydrangea leaves.
The sexes differ extremely for this species: males have bright orange-red on the back and the sides, with a longitudinal black stripe in the center and black shoulders.
Jumping spiders belong to the family Salticidae, and are named for their ability to jump, they can jump many times their length. They are active hunters during the day, live outdoors and enjoy the sun and have an excellent view which allows them to locate prey.
They have eight eyes, four on the face and four on top of the carapace.

Thanks for looking.

D&L

Canon 40D, Sigma 150macro, f/7.1, 1/160sec, ISO400, natural light, HH

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 24, 2010 at 8:19 PM
D&L
Nice capture of this brightly colored spider. I wish for a bit more DOF to see more of the critter in focus but it is nice as it is.
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Comment posted by Mike Moats on May 24, 2010 at 8:59 PM
Hey D & L, cool little critter, it has nice color in the legs. Nice details and DOF. :toast:
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Comment posted by BorgesiusBeckles on May 24, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Dont be afraid to go bit closer guys.Too much green around the critter :wink:
Registered on November 25, 2003, 253 Posts, 434 Comments
Comment posted by Alessandra & Rocco on May 27, 2010 at 2:56 AM
This is a very nice coloured spider :wavey:
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