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Jumping spider (male)

Marpissa formosa

Description:

Small, black spider with white markings as shown. This is a male specimen. Females look quite different.

Habitat:

Spotted on a cattail blade in a wet area near the shore of the lake.

Notes:

There is no common name for this species.

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BugEric
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BugEric

Missouri, USA

Spotted on May 8, 2013
Submitted on May 17, 2013

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