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Jumping spider So delighted to find this little (7mm) jumping spider on a wall nearby, there are very few jumping spider species in my area so this was quite a treat!<br /> There are about 265 species of Jumping spiders in South Africa alone! Geotagged,Menemerus bivittatus,Salticidae,South Africa,Winter,jumping spiders,spiders Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Jumping spider

So delighted to find this little (7mm) jumping spider on a wall nearby, there are very few jumping spider species in my area so this was quite a treat!
There are about 265 species of Jumping spiders in South Africa alone!

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    Wendy
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    It are such a fotogenic spiders.
    Those eyes are really amazing.
    Nice shot!     Posted 11 years ago
  2. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    I love jumping spiders, and am also struggling in finding them. They would instantly become my favorite macro subject. Nicely spotted, Claire! Posted 11 years ago

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The Gray wall jumper

''Menemerus bivittatus'' is a spider in the Salticidae family commonly known as the gray wall jumper. It is a pantropical species and is usually found on the walls of buildings or on tree trunks where it stalks its prey.

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Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Aug 17, 2014. Captured Aug 16, 2014 14:38 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.