Jumping spider (Heliophanus sp.)

Quite a large jumping spider body approx 5mm

comments (7)

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Initially I had this as Heliophanus transvaalicus, taken from this site:
http://www.jumpingspiders.co.za/gallery.html
However, the photos of this spider on there do not match the photos in the Field Guide to the Spiders of South Africa. So at the moment this will have to remain as Heliophanus sp.
Note: My initial identification has now been confirmed as correct. Posted 10 years ago, modified 10 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Full body view:

Posted 10 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Claire, in danger of you already knowing this...since a few months it is also possible to embed other photos directly in the description, not just in the comments field. Posted 10 years ago
2. 1. Claire Hamilton
    
    Lion
    
    No, sorry I must have missed that. Thank you, I will do so in future. Posted 10 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

The cute category of spiders, love them, wish I would see them more. Posted 10 years ago

travismorhardt

Lion

Looks like someone could use a tiny little spider comb :) Great shot Claire! Posted 10 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Ha ha, thats one of the things I love about these spiders...their hairstyles! Posted 10 years ago

The Heliophanus transvaalicus

The family Salticidae are the largest spider family with a worldwide distribution. These spiders are free-living plant dwellers. In general, Heliophanus species are dark brown to black, often with a metallic sheen. H. transvaalicus is approximately 4-5mm in both males and females

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by Claire Hamilton