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Phidippus clarus w/prey Brilliant Jumping Spider - Phidippus clarus with prey (hoverfly)<br />
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Phidippus clarus w/prey

Brilliant Jumping Spider - Phidippus clarus with prey (hoverfly)

Phidippus clarus w/prey Brilliant Jumping Spider with prey (hoverfly)<br />
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https://www.jungledragon.com/image/160654/phidippus_clarus.html Brilliant Jumping Spider,Phidippus clarus

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  1. Such phenomenal hunting intelligence in these tiny spiders. Posted one year ago
    1. Yes, they are very efficient hunters for sure! Posted one year ago

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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 t7iguy
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By t7iguy

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Uploaded May 23, 2024. Captured May 20, 2024 13:01.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T7i
  • f/11.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm