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Euophrys parvula
Small jumping spider endemic to New Zealand spotted on doorstep in search of prey. Found in the North Island and as fr south as Christchurch. Jumping spiders have the keenest eyesight of all spiders, with eyes that are capable of forming images. This excellent eyesight is important as jumping spiders actively hunt their prey during daylight. As their name suggests, jumping spiders are capable of leaping large distances when they pounce on their prey.
Spotted on Jan 10, 2015
Submitted on Jan 10, 2015
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Cool! Is the name in Maori?