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15-SEP-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Jumping spider in leafy shelter

I found this jumping spider in her silken shelter created inside a dry leaf. The leaf was wrapped around a plant stem and secured at the bottom with silk threads. I find jumpers to be the cutest of all spiders. I think it is the two big eyes! They have six more, three on either side of these two dominant eyes.

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Irene Wehrli03-Oct-2012 18:50
Look at those eyes, how can one be afraid of spiders...
Cool shot Christine!
Irene
J S Quesada06-Jul-2012 18:49
Fantastic catch! V
rocky09-Jun-2011 20:18
Nice catch. This guy (if those are pedipalps) has a platform to stage his ambush. =V=
slhoornstra17-Dec-2010 04:51
The best yet, very funny, love these little guys and your shot is exquisite!!!! BBV
Margot W17-Dec-2010 02:53
Isn't he cute. He looks like a muppet.
Well seen Christine.
janescottcumming17-Dec-2010 02:34
Cool shot, but I still not crazy about spiders. Especially jumping ones! ~V~
Hank Vander Velde17-Dec-2010 00:02
Lovely find and shot Christine. I don't know if I have ever seen one of these, other than pictures..
Carl Carbone16-Dec-2010 23:02
Super cute! It pays to be observant! V
Graeme16-Dec-2010 22:49
A gem of a find Christine.BV
LynnH16-Dec-2010 22:14
How cute. Looks like a cozy shelter too! V
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