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Jumping Spider

probably Omoedus swiftorum

Description:

Small jumping spider, body length 6mm. Spotted feasting on an ant, which was as long as itself.

Habitat:

First spotted on Guinea grass (Urochloa maxima).

Notes:

Thank you to Robert Whyte for the possible ID on my jumping spider. This could be a new species.

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2 Comments

Andrea Lim
Andrea Lim 11 years ago

Thank you Lauren!

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 11 years ago

Great macro!

Andrea Lim
Spotted by
Andrea Lim

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Apr 7, 2013
Submitted on Apr 13, 2013

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