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Paraphidippus fartilis
this was one of the largest jumping spiders I have seen to date. It measures nearly 1/2" long
Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica 5 weeks into the rainy season.
Salticidae, Dendryphantinae, Paraphidippus sp. and should be Paraphidippus fartilis or as a synonym Paraphidippus marmoratus, female.
There is only very few info about this one.
http://www.peckhamia.com/salticidae/salt...
http://www.jumping-spiders.com/index_wik...
This is from the same genus and might also be Paraphidippus fartilis:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/588...
Another similar one from Mexico:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/125...
This one is incredible. I have only seen one other since this shot. Thanks Hunter. I sent you a mail through another site.
It seems that this species can be found in Mexico too.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/125...
@ 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!
@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!
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!
Thanks for all your lovely comments. i am glad you all enjoyed this spotting as much as I did!!!
Spotted on May 23, 2012
Submitted on May 27, 2012
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