Little jumper

Another little Salticidae taken up residence in my garden

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Excellent species intro, Claire! We missed you :) Posted 10 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy. I have missed being here too so once again I am trying to catch up! Posted 10 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Joining the May contest?
    http://www.jungledragon.com/forum/5/contests/537/jungledragon_spring_contest_-_may_2015.html Posted 10 years ago
  2. 1. Claire Hamilton
      
      Lion
      
      I will, but I am not so sure I will have the time to take many photos but hey...you never know!! Posted 10 years ago

garrylomasphotography

Lion

Awww i love jumpers...i came across a zebra jumper the other day and it was tiny...only a couple of mm..i tried getting a pic of it but it just wouldn't stay still long enough and the light was poor so gave up in the end. I am looking to get one...i would love to get the Portia or Peacock. Great capture though Claire, well done! Posted 10 years ago
1. Claire Hamilton
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Garry. We get quite a few down here, love them. Appears though they have all gone into hibernation for the winter. Roll on spring! Posted 10 years ago

The Hyllus argyrotoxus

Hyllus are sturdy, solid looking spiders that are quite large <>16mm. They tend to be stout, hairy and dull in colour. Species in this genus tend to be found in silken cells in low vegetation in the open. Hyllus argyrotoxus is found along the eastern coastal region of South Africa.

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Similar species: Spiders

Species identified by Claire Hamilton