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1 Species ID Suggestions

Vital
Vital 12 years ago
Zebra Jumping Spider
Salticus scenicus Zebra spider


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Gordon Dietzman
Gordon Dietzman 12 years ago

There have been a number of jumping spiders posted lately. They are the most diverse of the spider families (Salticidae) with over 4000 species worldwide. This particular spider resembles a local (Minnesota, USA) spider referred to as a "Zebra jumping spider" but this one may very well be a different species.

For more information you may want to check out http://www.arkive.org/zebra-spider/salti...

Nice photo as these guys are very active. I've had these fearless little spiders leap onto my lens when trying to photograph them.

Of all the spider groups, these guys seem to have the most personality. They will twist their bodies to watch you (their eyes are fixed so they can't just follow you with their eyes) as move around them so they can get a good view. Very, very cool sighting! I hope you can nail down the ID better because I'd be very curious if this species is distributed throughout the northern hemisphere.

SaM
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SaM

Riga, Latvia

Spotted on Apr 28, 2011
Submitted on Apr 28, 2011

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