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Jumping Spider

Description:

this was one of the largest jumping spiders I have seen to date. It measures nearly 1/2" long

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica 5 weeks into the rainy season.



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34 Comments (1–25)

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 10 months ago

This one is incredible. I have only seen one other since this shot. Thanks Hunter. I sent you a mail through another site.

Hunter Hebenstreit
Hunter Hebenstreit 10 months ago

Wow! Incredible, I've never seen one like this.

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 months ago

thanks chun

ChunXingWong
ChunXingWong 11 months ago

It seems that this species can be found in Mexico too.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/125...

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano a year ago

@ Dixie, It is funny that you put that he is cute. I put this on my Facebook as "Fuzzy Jumping Spider" and all my friend's who I thought would be afraid of spiders really enjoyed this spotting. The "fuzzy" made it endearing. Truly, this spider is quite lovely.
Mayra, thanks! I am so glad you enjoyed this spotting!

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann a year ago

Wow!!! Incredible!!!!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano a year ago

@asergio thanks so much, I have been really doing my best to refine my macro skills and I really am aspiring to reach your level of expertise. @Gerardo..Thank you so much! @Emma thank you also! I appreciate all of you and I am tickled to be a part of such a worthwhile endeavor!

Hemma
Hemma a year ago

Congrats!

Congratulations great series.

Congratulations, Ig. It is a great photo of a tiny spider... :-)

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano a year ago

Thanks so much Jolly! What luck!

Jolly Ibañez
Jolly Ibañez a year ago

Congratulations! This little beauty made it to SOTD!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano a year ago

Gracias harsuame!

harsuame
harsuame a year ago

Grandioso!!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano a year ago

Hahahaha chebeague! Great analogy! I had to shoot this with a 600mm lense and 2x telextender because it was the size of a polar bear! just kidding!

chebeague2
chebeague2 a year ago

that is so cool! it looks like a polar bear! (only with 8 eyes)

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano a year ago

Thanks Aislinn! I can't believe this is spotting of the day!

AislinnSemethy
AislinnSemethy a year ago

nice!!!!!!!!!!!

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano a year ago

Thanks for all your lovely comments. i am glad you all enjoyed this spotting as much as I did!!!

Lizzy
Lizzy a year ago

That's one very cute spider! Fabulous spotting!

Jeannette
Jeannette a year ago

Congratulations lovely spider :)

VivBraznell
VivBraznell a year ago

Congratulations IgCostaNut on the SOTD .... from a Jumping Spider fan ö

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri a year ago

Congratulations

ChristineFisher
ChristineFisher a year ago

"I'm gonna love him and hug him and call him George!" Yep. I feel THAT way about spiders... great shot!!!

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Awesome spot! Congratulations Ig!

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Lat: 10.20, Long: -85.83

Spotted on May 23, 2012
Submitted on May 27, 2012

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