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Jumping spider safe and sound A female Phidippus clarus jumping spider watches me from within her silken sanctuary. <br />
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Commonly known as the brilliant jumping spider.<br />
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Females of this species are around 8 mm body length. <br />
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Jumping spider safe and sound

A female Phidippus clarus jumping spider watches me from within her silken sanctuary.

Commonly known as the brilliant jumping spider.

Females of this species are around 8 mm body length.

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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 Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Jun 15, 2024. Captured Sep 3, 2015 12:26 in 234J+C7 Hiller, PA, USA.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm