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Fence Post Jumping Spider (Marpissa muscosa) Many Jumping spiders are absolutely tiny and difficult to see in full detail with the naked eye.<br /> <br /> Not so with the particularly large and sociable species.<br /> <br /> I hadn&#039;t seen one in many years, so I was thrilled to discover this juvenile.<br /> <br /> Discover more here: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/CjHfAwbZEYk?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Fall,Fencepost Jumping Spider,Geotagged,Marpissa muscosa,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Fence Post Jumping Spider (Marpissa muscosa)

Many Jumping spiders are absolutely tiny and difficult to see in full detail with the naked eye.

Not so with the particularly large and sociable species.

I hadn't seen one in many years, so I was thrilled to discover this juvenile.

Discover more here:

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The Fencepost Jumping Spider

"Marpissa muscosa" is a species of jumping spider. Females reach about 8–11 mm length, males only 6–8 mm. Both sexes are coloured grey to brown. The whole spider has a furry appearance and is flattened in shape.

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Species identified by Philip Booker
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By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Nov 11, 2022. Captured Nov 9, 2022 13:28 in Village Church, Stanmer, Brighton BN1 9PZ, UK.
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  • f/4.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO125
  • 90.45mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.