A jumping spider (Habronattus amicus) hiding in the sand

These jumping spiders are typically (always?) found in sand, where they blend in remarkably well.

comments (3)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

How very cool. I'm so used to jumping spiders being higher up. Posted 4 years ago
1. John Sullivan
  
  Lion
  
  I agree, quite an unusual habitat. There are some dune plants around, but still. Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

That's super impressive camouflage! Posted 4 years ago

''Habronattus amicus'' is a species of jumping spider in the family Salticidae. It is found in the United States.

Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by John Sullivan

Uploaded Oct 24, 2020. Captured Oct 20, 2020 11:22 in 3325 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA 93933, USA.