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Jumping Spider

Menemerus semilimbatus

Description:

Menemerus is a genus of spiders in the family Salticidae, the jumping spiders. They are found worldwide in warmer climates. Spiders of this genus are 4 to 10 millimeters long, flattened in shape, and very hairy, usually with brown and grayish hairs. Most species have white edges on the thorax. The abdomen is often oval, or sometimes elongated or rounded

Habitat:

on the exterior wall of a school classroom,

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6 Comments

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 9 years ago

Thnx Sukanya. Once identified,it makes so much sense. For eg most species in this genus have white edges on the thorax.

SukanyaDatta
SukanyaDatta 9 years ago

Great action shot.

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 9 years ago

Ah well done. I found many similar also but not the right one.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 9 years ago

http://bugguide.net/node/view/1050710#18...
Bug Id identified it for me! This is a Euro spider. i was able to see a Juvi,male and female.Will update description.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 9 years ago

Thnx Mark. Just put this up for Identification on Bug ID. Should not be that difficult,but can't seem to nail it!

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 9 years ago

Nice clear shots Hema.

HemaShah
Spotted by
HemaShah

Concord, California, USA

Spotted on Mar 27, 2015
Submitted on Mar 27, 2015

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