Little jumper

This little one has become my friend, he lives on a plant in my garden and is totally not bothered about me sticking a camera in his face, in fact, I am sure he is posing!

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

That's so cool, I would love to have a go at jumping spiders but rarely see them. I hear from others as well that they are fun and can also jump at your lens. Great pic! Posted 11 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  They really are great spiders, just so hard to find! Posted 11 years ago

Wendy

Lion

Great love those eyes :)
Nice picture! Posted 10 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Wendy Posted 10 years ago

Tarsier

Lion

I love the eyes of These Spiders:-)! Beautiful composition! Posted 9 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Tarsier! Posted 9 years ago

The Heliophanus demonstrativus

A member of the group of jumping spiders, Heliophanus demonstrativus is small, 4-6mm for both males and females and are resident in parts of South Africa.
The family Salticidae is the largest spider family with a worldwide distribution. In South Africa 67 genera and 265 species are presently known.
Jumping spiders do not construct a web but build nests where they retreat to mate, lay eggs and moult.

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by Claire Hamilton