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Phidippus clarus
Thanks to the good folks who use BugGuide for the ID! :-)
Backyard garden
I found this fuzzy little fellow while poking around my backyard.
Spotted on Sep 20, 2012
Submitted on Sep 21, 2012
6 Comments
I vote for the jumper. My beard is starting to gray and while I keep it neatly trimmed, it pales in comparison to this spider. ;-)
And on my wish list. To finally get a good macro of a jumping spider. Hopefully soon.
Who has the better beard. This jumping spider or Aaron. HA! LOL!
Good idea! I should post more of my "bugs" there.
That looks like a strong possibility. Thanks for the tip! I listed it on BugGuide last night and it's been moved to Salticidae for "expert attention." I know Jay Barnes will most likely be able to give us a ruling on it, so hopefully he'll see it soon.
How about Phidippus mystaceus:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/23004
According to Bugguide, the three sets markings on the abdomen are distinctive.