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Pantropical Jumping Spider (male)

Plexippus paykulli

Description:

Plexippus paykulli is a jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is native to south east Asia but has spread to other parts of the world. In the United States it is called the pantropical jumping spider. It is usually associated with buildings and may be found near light sources catching insects attracted by the light.

Habitat:

Tropical Forest (inside buildings)

Notes:

I have posted the female counterpart some hours ago.

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2 Comments

Nimbid Ditavi
Nimbid Ditavi 11 years ago

Thanks Luis!

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Nice shot

Nimbid Ditavi
Spotted by
Nimbid Ditavi

Villavicencio, Meta, Colombia

Spotted on Dec 30, 2012
Submitted on Jan 5, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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