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Phidippus clarus
I found this jumping spider that I found at the pool and brought it home for some pictures, then released it in a field. Thank you @ForestDragon for the ID!
Found at a public pool; pictures taken in my room before it was released in a field.
Spotted on Jun 16, 2013
Submitted on Jun 16, 2013
7 Comments
Thank you Paul and ForestDragon! ForestDragon I think that's exactly what it is! I saw and photographed an adult male Phidippus clarus last summer (see my very early spottings), but I would've never guessed that this would be a juvenile! Looking at the series of pictures in the comments of the first link really helped. Thanks again!
Nice series Jack! I didn't think this was a Phidippus at first but, with a bit of research, I think this looks a lot like Phidippus clarus (a juvenile male perhaps). See what you think:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/658304/bgi...
http://bugguide.net/node/view/527880/bgi...
http://bugguide.net/node/view/115392/bgi...
great pics and spotting
Thank you!
Great shots Jack!
I know! I suspect that this is a Phidippus sp., and they are some of the most adorable jumpers!
Awwww, he's cute :)