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Large Diamond-backed Jumper

Platycryptus undatus

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Description:

I came home from work one day to find this spider feeding on another spider. I was surprised to see it and ran in and got my camera.

Habitat:

urban

Notes:

First time I've seen a spider feeding on another spider.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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chesterbperry
chesterbperry 10 years ago
Large Diamond-backed Jumper
Platycryptus undatus


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3 Comments

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Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 10 years ago

Thanks TK. I'm not sure but you're probably right.

TKBotting
TKBotting 10 years ago

Nice! What has it got? Looks likes small bold jumper.

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Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 10 years ago

Thanks for the ID chester.

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Dan Doucette
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Dan Doucette

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Spotted on Jun 9, 2013
Submitted on Nov 11, 2013

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