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Phidippus Clarus (male) Waiting on honeysuckle coral plant Brilliant Jumping Spider,Phidippus clarus Click/tap to enlarge

Phidippus Clarus (male)

Waiting on honeysuckle coral plant

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Phidippus clarus, also known as the brilliant jumping spider, is a species of jumping spider found in old fields throughout eastern North America. It often waits upside down near the top of a plant, which may be useful for detecting prey, and then quickly jumps down before the prey can escape.

Similar species: Spiders
Species identified by Slowbutsteady
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Uploaded Jul 31, 2023. Captured Jul 5, 2016 09:09.
  • E-30
  • f/18.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO640
  • 105mm