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Phidippus spp. / Lasioglossum (Dialictus) spp.
Phidippus is a genus in the family Salticidae (jumping spiders). Some of the largest jumping spiders inhabit this genus, and many species are characterized by their brilliant, iridescent green chelicerae. Phidippus is distributed almost exclusively in North America, with the exception of two exported species (Phidippus audax and Phidippus regius). As of 2004, there are 60 valid described species in the genus. Species previously described in Phidippus which are found in India and Bangladesh do not belong in this genus. (information from Wikipedia)
Found along a popular walking/hiking/biking trail in town.
Thanks to Juan and Eric E. for narrowing down the ID of the prey item. :-)
6 Comments
Grandiosa secuencia::
Great series and good spot; how big was this fellow?
Super spotting Aaron,rigth place in the rigth moment,congrats and thanks for sharing
Love it!
Great series
Wao!, very impressive picture!
(poor little sweat bee)